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I’ve never seen this knob before what does it do?

When I hired on my rr company surprisingly gave me a really neat longer hard shelled pad that you can open and place 2 sets of paperwork in it to read. And close and put in your side pocket.

Fit right into your pant pocket and when switching pull it out, open and it’s covered from the elements.

It’s not the “condoms” you can get at walmart.

Does anyone know the name? Mine broke and of course they don’t have anymore and I’ve googled search “folding pocket pad” etc etc for work orders etc and get nothing.

Anyone know the name for those?

Thnx.

How will the newly approved social security fairness act affect out retirement?

Any Canadians who worked in running trades made the move to work for an American railroad either a lateral move to running trades or to management?

Hey everyone, I know how stressful it can be when you’re sidelined due to a DOT violation, especially when it comes to the SAP process. Many drivers aren’t sure where to start or how to get back on the road.

As a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) familiar with the DOT return-to-duty process, I’ve seen firsthand how confusing it can be. If anyone has questions about how the SAP process works or what steps are involved, feel free to ask. I’m here to provide guidance and clear up any confusion.

Whether it’s understanding the evaluation process, treatment recommendations, or how to complete follow-up testing, I’m happy to help explain it.

Stay safe out there!

So any BNSF or UP employees in the LA Basin. Hope you're all Ok. Are they still running any trains in or out of the LA basin or have operations been suspended?

I lurk here a lot because I like seeing the knowledge being shared by you professionals in the industry.

I'm wondering what exactly PTC does. I used to think it was a punctual signal/speed enforcement system - applies penalty braking if a signal is violated or a speed limit is exceeded - but from what I've been reading from some of you, it apparently is able to do more. What all does it do, beyond simply plugging the brakes every time it thinks you're wrong? I assume it also handles movement authority? Can it show route information such as grades? For those of you who are relatively familiar to ETCS systems like PZB90, how would you compare it?

Concerning signals, I am wondering what advance warning you might get for a Restricting or Stop indication. For example would it be Clear > Approach Restricting > Restricting? Or would you generally know what is coming several blocks ahead (i.e., Clear > Approach Medium > Approach Restricting > Restricting)?

Appreciate what you guys do, it's a thankless job and without you our economy would grind to a halt.

With these devastating fires, I’m wondering how y’all are faring. How have operations been impacted? For railroaders impacted (lost homes, evacuee displacements, etc) what are your companies doing to support? I’ve been watching the BN & UP websites for updates on operation impacts, support funds for those impacted, etc. but haven’t seen anything.

My heart goes out to not only the railroaders, but anyone being impacted.

Can anyone shed light on what this material could be? Appears to be some kind of lubricating grease? Specific information about the composition would be useful. Is it common for this material to end up around the tracks? Thanks in advance.

This is the second time it did this after a loaded coal went through.

I work for cpkc Mexico Sub (missouri) and when i open Google,youtube or even reddit there is a new derailment on the news or a redditor posts about a new one. It seems like something goes wrong every day. I've seen that these derailments keep increasing (big and small) preventable or not. It makes me nervous when I sit on my conductor seat and I dont know what is around the corner when I'm going 50 to 70 mph or I see a large object bigger than the engine I'm in come over the horizon and all i can do is see the large object get bigger and bigger. My friend is also nervous who works on the Norfolk southern St Louis sub. I know most of this is stupid people who cause these but what what do you guys thing about this matter and what is your close calls?

What are you supposed to do after hitting a person or vehicle. Apply emergency brakes what's next. The rule book doesn't have any steps after applying air. What do you do when police show up? I was told never give them your driver license. What do you say?

Are there any federal laws protecting you from police and refusing ID?

I'm curious to know did the ring till gates lower sequence exist Outside of the Eastern US? Since I live in the south, its nearly obvious but, I want to hear from yall Saying that did it exist outside of the EAST coast at a widespread point at one time? Or it never did?

Don’t forget to vote, fellow CSX MOW guys. I don’t care what you vote; just please vote.

Been at this Class 1 almost two years and haven’t worked since April of last year because of a accident (crossing-collision). Had surgery a couple days ago that didn’t go as planned because of complications and the doc basically said there was nothing else he could do. Do you think I would be able to draw disability if I could never work for them again ?