Steve Forbes used his publication to attack SMART-TD and our hard-won federal Two-Person Crew (2PC) Rule. He’s pushing the usual agenda for short-term profits over reasonable service or basic human safety. Read on to see SMART-TD President Jeremy Ferguson’s no-holds-barred demand for accountability. Since Forbes won’t publish it, we’re taking it straight to the American people.
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— Jul 28
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has rolled out a new tool that makes it easy to report blocked railroad crossings and analyze the impact they have on communities. Read on to find out what information is being collected and how you can use the Incident Reporter.
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— Jul 25
You only have one month left to submit your photos for SMART-TD’S 2026 calendar! Don’t forget to look over this helpful guide of tips and reminders before you send us your images. We look forward to seeing your submissions!
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— Jul 25
SMART-TD member John Hedgepeth suffered third-degree burns and broken ribs while saving his engineer’s life during a Norfolk Southern derailment in Indiana. Now Hedgepeth, a U.S. Marine veteran, needs our help. If you can, please pitch in to support Brother Hedgepeth and his family by contributing to the fundraiser organized by Local 490.
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— Jul 24
