The public is being told what they need to hear on train length, but the real issue isn’t “averages”. It’s the extremely long trains we get handed more and more often. Read on to see what’s really happening in public perception and how YOU can help by telling SMART-TD about the longest trains you have ever been assigned!
Maryland lawmakers announced they are advancing 2-PC freight crew legislation to the Governor's desk. Read on to see how this bill shows the strength of SMART-TD's members when we get involved and speak as one.
Fifth-generation railroader Kenny (KO) Edwards has dedicated 36 years of his life to the railroad and SMART-TD. Now he’s getting ready for a new chapter: retirement. Ahead of his last day next Friday, read on to learn more about what he always kept at the center of his work and the impact that he’s had on our union.
Federal bus safety rules still ignore the biggest threat operators face: assaults. Our bus members deserve barriers, visibility standards, and accountability. Read on to see what’s at stake for every bus operator and why SMART-TD is speaking up and demanding real safeguards.
Our union mourns the loss of Brother Don Hollis, a former General Chairperson in Texas who passed away earlier this week at the age of 74. Holding several leadership positions over many years in his home state, his contributions helped prepare the next generation of railroaders. Read on to learn more, including how he’s being remembered by those who knew him well.
As Women’s History Month draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the remarkable SMART-TD sisters who are making history every day and challenging what it means to be a powerful leader in traditionally male-dominated industries. Whether on the rails or on the road, these fearless women are committed to making things better for those who will follow in their footsteps.
More than three years after the catastrophic derailment in East Palestine, a Pennsylvania lawmaker is urging his Senate colleagues to pass rail safety legislation that cleared the House last week. Read on to learn how this bill is part of a broader nationwide push to enact critical reforms that are necessary to protect both railroad workers and communities.
Brother Robert “RC” Hailes recently celebrated 50 years of service as both a SMART-TD member and working for the Norfolk & Portsmouth Beltline Railroad in Virgina. Read on to find out what honor Brother Hailes received to mark this significant milestone and commemorate five decades of leadership.
After experiencing a brutal on-duty assault nearly two years ago, Sister Heather Steele refused to let the incident define her career or her legacy. Instead, she’s becoming the face of the national rail safety movement while continuing her physical recovery. As Women’s History Month draws to a close, read on to learn how Sister Steele embodies what it means to build history in real time and what’s next on her advocacy journey.
Brother Steve James (Local 590, Portage, Wis.) retired in December of 2025 after more than 30 years on the railroad, many of those spent serving SMART-TD members in his home state. To show their appreciation for his dedication and hard work, he received two meaningful honors from both his local and state legislative board. Read on for details.
