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Partners in Progress Conference: “Communicate, Commit, Deliver”
Bring your enthusiasm, optimism, and great ideas, because the 2018 Partners in Progress Conference is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Featuring an outstanding educational program, fresh ideas, and constructive conversation, the 2018 conference will take place Fe [...]Amtrak engineer faces criminal charges in 2015 Philadelphia crash
NPR.org recently reported that Brandon Bostian is facing eight counts of involuntary manslaughter, one count of causing or risking a catastrophe and several counts of reckless endangerment – for the 2015 Amtrak crash near Philadelphia. Bostian, an experienced train engi [...]
NEMIC To Offer Several New Infection-Control Certifications
The Hippocratic Oath is an oath historically taken by physicians. In its original form, it requires a new physician to swear to uphold specific ethical standards. The oath is considered a rite of passage for medical practitioners and, although various modernized versio [...]Railroaders – Tips on sleeping well, despite grueling schedule
Employees of the railroad are no strangers to working long hours and ever-changing shifts. Despite these challenges, rail workers are expected to maintain healthy sleep habits. Click here to learn more about sleep management with RailroadersSleep.org’s, “Smart Sl [...]
National Safety Stand Down Day
The Fourth Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Construction Falls is happening now. Across the country, companies are pausing work for toolbox talks, equipment audits, and educational activities addressing this hazard. CLICK HERE for a video introduction. You can jo [...]“Women of Steel” exhibit showcases women trailblazers of the railroad
The Union Pacific Museum recently opened the “Women of Steel” exhibit that honors and highlights the history and achievements of the unsung women trailblazers in one of the few industries still dominated by men – the rail industry. The exhibit will run at th [...]
Tick bites: arm yourself with facts and prevention tips
Health experts are reporting that due to above-average winter temperatures across most of the country, tick populations are on the rise. Click on Your Track to Health to learn the basics about tick bites. For tips on how to prevent tick bites, click here to visit the National [...]
Derailment in Idaho may block highway for weeks
The Idaho Statesman reported that work is still underway, and will be for quite awhile, in clearing 25 BNSF freight cars that derailed last week on a stretch of U.S. 95, near Lake Cocolalla, Idaho. Officials from the Idaho Transportation Department told the press that it may [...]