Category: Safety Alert
Why Are We Sleepwalking into A Transportation Cyber War?
Iranian cyberattacks against America’s transportation systems are no longer hypothetical, and growing automation is increasing the risk to critical infrastructure, supply chains, and public safety. Read on to see why transportation workers remain America’s strongest defense and how LACMTA was just the canary in the mineshaft.
Trump Drops A TRUTH Bomb For Rail Workers’ Safety
President Donald Trump delivered a perfectly timed shot of support for the Rail Safety Bill, helping SMART-TD get it passed in the Transportation Committee and on to the floor of the House and Senate. Read on to hear how his TRUTH Social message moved the needle for rail safety!
SMART-TD Celebrates Historic Victory for Rail Safety Reforms
With overwhelming bipartisan support, lawmakers took a pivotal step forward for rail safety reforms after voting to include key Railway Safety Act provisions in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill. Read on to learn more about what it took to make today's victory possible.
SMART-TD’s National Safety and Legislative Dept. Endorses RSA Ammendment To Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill
Thursday, May 21 the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will be voting on the Rail Safety Act being added to the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill in front of Congress. SMART-TD's Safety and Legislative Department is weighing in with Committee members who hold the fate of our safety reform in their hands.
Serious Concerns Raised as Two Short-Lines Petition for One-Person Train Crews
With two carriers petitioning the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for one-person train crews, SMART-TD is sounding the alarm on what this would mean for rail safety and the two-year-old federal rule that was crafted from input across a broad range of stakeholders, including our union. Read on to see our full response.
FRA Picked a Side. And It’s Not Railroaders or Rail Safety
The FRA has abdicated its role in safety. Read on to see how this once-trusted and neutral regulator has made it clear that they are only interested in helping America’s railroads achieve their Wall Street mandates, despite the obvious and known risks.
Rail Safety Becomes Public Safety Real Quick
Rigby Yard in South Portland, Maine features unmonitored RCO’s and Amtrak’s Downeaster service sharing its yard limits. Read on to see how in Maine, Rail Safety, and Public Safety go hand in hand.
Cybersecurity Alert for America’s Railroads
Federal officials warn of new cyber threats targeting rail systems, including signals, crossings, and dynamic braking. Railroaders remain the last line of defense. Stay alert, trust your instincts, and report concerns. Read on to see what to watch for.