The Rules governing the whistleblower retaliation complaints of railroad workers under Section 20109 of the Federal Rail Safety Act now are final. And the same Rules apply to the whistleblower retaliation complaints of public transit employees under the National Transit Systems Safety Act (NTSSA). Here is the complete text of the Final Rule.
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Stop Shooting the Rail Safety Messengers!
By Charlie Goetsch on
Posted in Federal Rail Safety Act
The truth is always refreshing, especially when it comes from an unexpected source. Veteran rail manager David L. Gunn was hired by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) Board of Directors to tell them how to improve safety on the DC subway system. His conclusion? “End the ‘shoot the messenger’ culture at all levels…
FRA Requires Stronger Rail Cars
By Charlie Goetsch on
Starting in March, commuter rail cars must be built with stronger front-end frames to better protect passengers during collisions. click here This is good news, but underscores the importance of avoiding collisions in the first place. How? Rail workers are the eyes and ears of safety on the tracks. If they hestitate to raise…
New Law Protects Subway Workers From Whistleblower Retaliation
By Charlie Goetsch on
Posted in Railroad Safety
In response to last summer’s fatal Metro subway crash in Washington DC, Congress now is proposing to extend federal rail safety standards to subway and light-rail lines currently “regulated” by understaffed local safety personnel wielding toothless rules. See NY Times Editorial. This would be a great step forward in ensuring the safety of the…