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L.A. Metro bus ridership continues to drop
The Los Angeles Times reported that service-related issues, such as route elimination and ineffective scheduling, may be the main reasons for the steady decrease in bus ridership in Los Angeles. Read the complete article here.
FEMA appoints SMART TD’s Hayes as rail labor rep
Yvonne Hayes, chairperson of Local 1138 in Miami, Florida, and an assistant general chairperson (GO‐851), was recently selected to serve as a member of the FEMA National Advisory Council (NAC) Railroad Emergency Services Preparedness, Operational Needs and Safety Evaluation ( [...]
GoFundMe Page for Amtrak Conductor Shot in Ill.
SMART TD brother and conductor Mike Case was tragically the victim of a shooting by a disgruntled passenger while working Train 4 in Naperville, Ill. The father of four suffered injuries to his liver, pancreas and parts of his intestines from the single gunshot wound, accordi [...]
SMART TD members at Birmingham Terminal Railway ratify first pact
After four-plus years of arduous contract negotiations and mediation, SMART TD train and engine service members operating at Birmingham Terminal Railway (BHRR) have ratified their first generation collective bargaining agreement that governs wages and working conditions on th [...]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 [...]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 [...]“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 [...]