After several months of warning signs, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) sent a letter to the Belt Railway of Chicago requesting detailed information on what it calls “concerning trends” and an action plan for stabilizing freight rail operations in the region. Read on to see the full letter.
Thanks to an effort led by Friends of Santa Cruz METRO, voters will decide whether to approve a transit funding measure in 2028 after the group submitted over 14,000 valid signatures this week to secure a spot on the ballot. Read on to learn how this impacts both our members and the community.
Border policy, English proficiency, and meaningful FRA certification drive proposed safety reforms that SMART-TD has been advocating for. Read on to see what is being done to ensure that being an FRA-Certified Railroader in this country is something worthy of respect.
If you plan on attending the upcoming Baltimore Regional Training Seminar (RTS) and have not booked your hotel room, the last day to lock in the discounted rate has been extended until Friday, August 7. Read on for more last-minute registration details.
Bipartisan legislation that brings much needed changes to the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) and ensures the agency’s financial stability cleared a key committee hurdle on July 30. Read on for details.
After nearly 20 years of membership, Brother Michael Bullock (Local 1545) retired at the end of June. As his local celebrates the start of his next chapter, read on to hear how his state’s safety and legislative director describes him.
Rhode Island became the latest state to require a minimum two-person crew (2-PC) on trains after Governor Dan McKee signed H7608 into law on July 23. Read on to learn why it took a true collective effort to get the legislation over the finish line.
