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Railroads take to prevent trains from speeding

Railroads take to prevent trains from speeding. The advisory is the latest in a series of steps FRA has taken to keep passenger railroads safe for the traveling public. WASHINGTON — The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today issued a safety … [Continue reading]

PTC Deadline

http://www.progressiverailroading.com/ptc/news/FRA-will-enforce-Dec-31-PTC-deadline-acting-administrator-says--44652   Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) officials believe the Dec. 31 deadline for railroads to implement positive train … [Continue reading]

GC Report May 2015

This is our GC's report for May, page seven is the prospected supplemental list rules that will be voted on at the June meeting. Please email Steve with any suggestions on this as it is a work in progress and will be a temporary agreement. … [Continue reading]

C3RS News

NJT and the unions covered by C3RS have agreed to allow occurrences where our members find passengers in unauthorized areas (when a passenger is taken to the yard or left on train at final stop) be protected from railroad discipline. This is a 6 … [Continue reading]

Speed Control Update

As posted on njtc3rs.com: In the wake of the Metro-North accident, NJT’s C3RS PRT developed a correction action (presented March 24, 2014) recommending installing Approach Permanent Speed Limit Signs at locations where there is a 30MPH … [Continue reading]

Speed control for curves

Local 60 has been informed that starting last week on the Main line (Patterson) and proceeding for the next nine weeks, (ten locations total) NJT Signal department will be installing codes in the rail for for cab signals. These "codes" will require … [Continue reading]

FRA Emergency Order

http://www.fra.dot.gov/eLib/details/L16390#p1_z5_gD_lPR   http://www.fra.dot.gov/eLib/details/L16390#p1_z5_gD_lPR   … [Continue reading]

Submit Time cards within 30days

As a reminder, you must submit all time cards within 30 days of performing service. If you request an adjustment on shortage of wages you must attach your weekly pay printout with request. Please pick up your weekly printouts. Thank You … [Continue reading]

Dover extra board FAQ

This is what I have so far, we will update as information becomes available. … [Continue reading]

Railroad Retirement Information

Attached is some important information concerning Railroad Retirement benefits, its recommended everyone visit https://secure.rrb.gov/MainLine/PINPassword/acknowledgement.asp?App=NewPassword  to set up your account and request a password. This will … [Continue reading]