Get Funding to Boost Railroad Safety & Performance!

Posted: February 1, 2017

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Summary

Short line and regional railroads can get funding to develop and implement programs that enhance safety culture and performance. This initiative aims to improve safety practices and foster a stronger commitment to safety through assessments, training, research, and communication.

Eligibility

Railroads Safety Operations Transportation

Full Description

This is a Congressional appropriation to fund the Short Line Safety Institute (Institute), a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is, "to provide the leadership to enhance the safety culture and safety performance of short line and regional railroads through voluntary, non-punitive partnerships." The Institute's Strategic goals are to enhance and improve safety practices and to increase the short line and regional railroad industry's culture of commitment to safety. The Institute will address these strategic goals through Four Pillars of activities: safety culture assessments, education and training, research, and communications.