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FRA Publishes Railroads'
2018 Quarter 4 PTC Data |
WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) released a status update regarding railroads’ self-reported progress toward full implementation of positive train control (PTC) systems as of December 31, 2018.
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RRB Announces Spring
2019 Pre-Retirement Seminars |
The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) has announced its schedule of Pre-Retirement Seminars for the spring of 2019.
Designed for railroad employees and spouses planning to retire within five years, Pre-Retirement Seminars will familiarize attendees with the retirement benefits available to them, and also guide them through the application process.
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Brandon E. Elvey Elected
NRAB Vice President |
On Monday, February 11, 2019, The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) held an election to fill the Vice President NRAB position. This position was recently vacated by Johnathan D. Bragg, who resigned on February 5 to accept the position of Labor Member of the Railroad Retirement Board.
Brandon E. Elvey was unanimously elected to the NRAB position to fill the unexpired term.
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President Appoints Railroad
Retirement Board |
President Donald J. Trump has appointed Erhard R. Chorlé to be the Chairman of the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board, Johnathan D. Bragg to be the Labor Member, and Thomas R. Jayne to be the Carrier Member. Their appointments to the three-member Board were confirmed by the Senate on January 2 and they each took the oath of office the week of February 4.
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| Rail Workers Hazardous Materials Training Program |
The Rail Workers Hazardous Materials Training Program is pleased to announce the following HazMat/Chemical Emergency Response Training Program. This training addresses OSHA and DOT required training in addition to procedures, different levels of response and worker protection in a hazardous materials emergency or release, weapons of mass destruction awareness and the incident command system.
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| NTSB Updates List of Most Wanted Safety Improvements |
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) yesterday unveiled its 2019-20 list of most wanted transportation safety improvements.
Launched in 1990, the most wanted list serves as a primary advocacy tool to help save lives, prevent injuries and reduce property damage resulting from transportation accidents, NTSB officials said in a press release.
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CP Derailment in British Columbia Kills 3 Crew Members
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A Canadian Pacific grain train derailed early Monday, February 4, 2019, near Field, British Columbia, resulting in the deaths of the three crew members.
The deceased were identified as conductor Dylan Paradis, engineer Andrew Dockrell and trainee Daniel Waldenberger-Bulmer, according to a statement issued by CP President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Creel.
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Healthy Living During the
Cold Winter Season |
Many people choose to hibernate during the cold winter months, waiting for the first sign of spring. Instead of overindulging in comfort foods and using a remote control as a form of exercise, try a different approach to help improve your overall health.
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| Transportation Labor Proudly Carries Dr. King's Legacy Forward |
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision for a more just and fair society was driven by a belief that America can and should be a place where all people prosper together. By focusing on what unites us, rather than what divides us, Dr. King showed us there is strength in unity, and taught us the immeasurable power working people have when they join together.
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| New BRS Leadership Elected |
FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA, January 15, 2019 — Per the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Constitution, the General Chairmen and Grand Executive Council gathered today and elected Jerry C. Boles as President of the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the previous President.
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