Railroad Injuries

Broken rails are responsible for more train derailments than any other reason, and there is a huge potential for injury and loss of life when a train derails. While railroad companies have taken advantage of technological advances to create safer rail tracks, they...

As a railway worker, there is something that you may need to be cautious of. On some trains, hazardous materials could be taken from one place to another. Unfortunately, if there is a leak or you are exposed, you could be injured. It is important that all workers have...

As someone who works on the railroad, you’ve probably heard about the myth that a single penny or quarter could derail a train. The good news for you is that putting a penny on the tracks isn’t likely to cause the train any trouble at all. However, as a railroad...

Railroad workers can come into contact with a host of materials. Some of these are hazardous materials. While there are specific guidelines for how these must be handled, there’s a chance that the workers who may come into contact with them might not be properly...

Railroad transportation may not be as common as motor vehicle transportation or flying, but it is still one of the more common ways that people and products move around the country. Unlike buses and motorized passenger vehicles, trains can carry dozens if not hundreds...

The railroad was one of the foundations of America, allowing quick transportation across a massive continent. Things certainly have changed over the years, with the invention of planes and the interstate highway system, but the railroad remains a fixture of the...

When you work on the railroad, you need to know that you are protected against retaliation by the Federal Rail Safety Act (FRSA). This act prohibits all railroad employers from retaliating against any workers who participate in protected activities. Those who do...

Proper maintenance of railroad facilities is of the utmost importance for the safety of railroad workers, railroad passengers and people in vehicles that cross paths with trains. The federal government mandates certain maintenance procedures and compensates train...

Locomotive engines are loud due to the nature of these big machines. This puts the conductors and drivers at risk of occupational noise exposure. In order to minimize the risk of these workers suffering hearing loss, the Federal Railroad Administration has set...

When all goes well, the railroad can be a safe and fulfilling place to work, and many people making a career out of working in stations, in rail yards, on trains and in support roles. As such, they do need to understand the risks that they face on the job. When...