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Update: NTSB says derailed Amtrak train was speeding
The Amtrak Cascades train 501 that derailed over Interstate 5 near DuPont, Wash., Monday, Dec. 18 was speeding, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said. The train was traveling at around 80 mph in a 30 mph zone, the agency said. The train was carrying 80 passenge [...]
Retirees: Palmetto GBA introduces beneficiary portal
Palmetto GBA has introduced a new beneficiary portal, MyRRMed, where users will have access to claims data, historical Medicare Summary Notices and data on who they have authorized to have access to their private health information. Portal Functions: At this time, you can use [...]
High-speed Amtrak train derails in Wash., dangles over highway
CBS reports that high-speed, southbound Amtrak Cascades train 501 derailed on an overpass this morning near DuPont in Washington state. At least one train car crashed down onto Interstate 5 and blocked all lanes of traffic. Authorities say that injuries and casualties have be [...]CSX CEO E. Hunter Harrison dead at 73
CSX CEO E. Hunter Harrison, 73, has died just two days after CSX announced that he was going on medical leave due to complications from an illness. CSX’s chairman of the board of directors, Edward J. Kelly III said on behalf of the board: “With the passing of Hunt [...]
ACTION NEEDED: Tax bill takes away from unemployment fund
The Republican tax bill would result in millions of dollars in cuts to the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and take funds away from out-of-work employees. Tell your senators and representatives to VOTE NO. Next week, the House and Senate are expected to vote on a t [...]
OSHA: Working in the cold and preparing for winter weather
Winter weather presents hazards including slippery roads/surfaces, strong winds and environmental cold. Employers must prevent illnesses, injuries or fatalities, by controlling these hazards in workplaces impacted by winter weather. OSHA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric A [...]
Members helping each other: It’s what we do.
The recent storms in the Texas, the Gulf Coast and Florida and fires in California affected many of our SMART Brothers and Sisters. We should not forget that the recovery is still underway, and it will continue for a long time to come. While truly devastating, these combined [...]
2017 National Rail Agreement rate tables posted
The standard basic daily and mileage rates of pay negotiated under the new National Rail Agreement are now available on the SMART TD website. The rate tables pertain to employees in the crafts of conductor, yardman, yardmaster, brakeman and engineer who are covered by the nat [...]