News Archive
Important Update for SMART-TD Members: New Version of the SMART Union Mobile App is Here!
We're excited to share that the newest version of the SMART Union Mobile App is here! From bug fixes to a more user-friendly design, read on to see all of the latest updates and download the app if you haven't done so already!
After Flames Engulf SEPTA Train, Union’s Commitment to Safety, Training is Emphasized
On Thursday evening, a SEPTA train en route from Philadelphia to Wilmington, Delaware caught fire during the conclusion of the evening rush hour. While no one was hurt, we are reminded of the importance of safety during these emergencies. Read on to find out why thorough training plays such an important role when a crisis strikes.
Hotel Registration Deadline for Dallas Regional Training Extended One Week
If you haven't booked your hotel room yet for the 2025 Dallas Regional Training Seminar, the deadline has now been extended until the end of the week. Attendees have until February 14 to reserve a room at the discounted SMART rate. Registration for the Dallas RTS closes on March 3, and onsite registration will NOT be available. Take action and finalize your plans today!
Making history and breaking barriers: The women of White Pass
Over the past 125 years, very few women have worked in train and engine service on the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway in Skagway, Alaska. Five female members of Local 1626 are making history and redefining what it means to work on the railroad. Read on to discover what spurred their individual journeys to working for White Pass, how they’re charting new territory in a mostly male-dominated field, and what message they hope to send not only to other women but the entire community.
Assault law ignores Keolis operators, new bill to close that loophole
The law in Massachusetts is clear: assault a public transit worker, and you go to jail. Except, in many cases, public transit is operated by private companies. Boston's Keolis, which employs 426 SMART-TD members, is one such company. Read on to learn what SMART-TD is doing about this.
FRA Permits Self-Driving Freight Test Despite Warnings from SMART-TD
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has approved 22 waivers allowing Genesee and Wyoming Railroad subsidiaries to test autonomous freight rail cars, despite warnings from the SMART-TD union about the safety risks. Read on to see several critical flaws in the tech that make it obvious to us that railroading is better left to real railroaders.