Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern’s merger announcement on July 29 means that the Surface Transportation Board (STB) will begin a lengthy approval process that can last for years. Read on to learn about some of the key steps, including how the public can get involved.
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— Aug 1
A new bill aims to provide federal funds for “transit ambassadors,” unarmed security responsible for detecting and defusing disputes and other risks before they become violent. Read on to learn about the impact they could make and suggestions from our transit members to make the legislation even stronger.
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— Aug 1
A short documentary by independent filmmaker John Russell and the non-profit newsroom More Perfect Union exposes how corporate cost-cutting and regulatory failures led to the Norfolk Southern derailment disaster, emphasizing the deadly consequences of sidelining frontline railroaders. Watch "We Went Back to East Palestine: It’s Worse Than You Think" and see how it underscores SMART TD’s ongoing fight for stronger rail safety laws.
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— Jul 31
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
