Railroad Operations and Safety Training

Maintaining smooth rail operations can be a challenge during the month of March. The weather can fluctuate between mild temperatures during the day to overnight temperatures below freezing.  An area with good footing during the day may be covered in ice later on.  A switch in a low spot will fill with water when melting

Most of the country seems to be in a headlock from Old Man Winter.  As the winter drags on for those lucky enough to experience the ice, snow and cold, it is natural to become accustomed to these less than perfect conditions. Surprisingly, in the rail industry anyway, there are much fewer incidents during a