FRA Shuts Down Key Railroad Safety Committee — What This Means for Signalmen
On August 13, 2025, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) abruptly disbanded the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC) — the very group that brought rail labor, industry, and government together to develop and improve railroad safety rules.
Merger Between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Raises Major Concerns for Safety, Workforce, and Accountability
July 29, 2025 — In response to the announced merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) is raising urgent concerns about the implications for safety, transparency, and the treatment of employees across the network.
FRONT ROYAL, VA, AUGUST 19, 2025 — After a failed attempt to seize control of Norfolk Southern, activist investor Ancora Holdings has now turned its attention to CSX Transportation (CSX), raising new concerns about the future of rail safety and labor stability in the eastern freight corridor.
The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen is proud to announce the launch of a new education partnership with Edvance, a member benefit provider that offers union members and their families access to affordable, high-quality education options.
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Retired Signalman Teddy Kimbrell, Local 141,and his wife Peggy bless their community every year as Mr & Mrs Santa Claus. They donate their time and hundreds of candy canes each year by participating in the city of. Sweetwater, Tx annual parade where afterwards they meet the children and take their Christmas list. They also visit the Jaycees annual Christmas Dinner for the MHMR & Disabled clients as well as donating their time accepting gifts for the local Toys for Tots. The look forward to it each year.
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