August 27, 2026 | 2-man Crews, FRA, News, Top News
On August 27, the Georgia Central Railroad — a BLET-represented short line — withdrew a petition it had filed with the Federal Railroad Administration requesting special approval to utilize one-person crew operations. BLET is the only union that represents workers on... August 13, 2026 | 2-man Crews, FRA, News, Top News
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) applauds the Trump Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, and Federal Railroad Administration for successfully defending the federal Crew Size Rule against the railroad industry’s effort to... August 8, 2026 | 2-man Crews, Legislation, News, Top News
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed a BLET-backed two-person crew bill into law on July 23. The bill reads in part: “No train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight may be operated unless it has a crew consisting of at least two persons.”... March 3, 2026 | 2-man Crews, Legislation, News, Railroad Safety, Top News
On March 2, Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-PA), along with co-leads Nick LaLota (R-NY), Michael Rulli (R-OH), John Garamendi (D-CA), introduced a companion bill to the Railway Safety Act of 2026 in the U.S. House Representatives. It matches the Senate measure that was... January 28, 2026 | 2-man Crews, News, Railroad Safety, Top News
Outgoing New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a BLET-backed rail safety bill into law last week. The bill mandates a minimum of two crew members on hazardous material trains and requires the proper installation and ongoing maintenance of wayside detector systems.... September 19, 2025 | 2-man Crews, News, Top News
The two-person crew regulation is of vital importance to rail safety. Photo by Cory Rusch, BLET Division 659 __________________ Last year, U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison, a Republican from Missouri, introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that sought to... May 30, 2025 | 2-man Crews, FRA, News, Top News
David Fink responds to questions during the Senate Commerce Committee’s confirmation hearing on May 13. ____________________ David Fink, the Trump administration’s nominee as Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), testified that he would... May 29, 2025 | 2-man Crews, News, Railroad Safety, Top News
Aerial footage showing the aftermath of the Lac-Megantic rail disaster. (Photo: Ministry of Public Security (Quebec) ____________________ Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) solicited public feedback on possible federal safety regulations... January 9, 2025 | 2-man Crews, Fatality, Headlines, NS, Railroad Safety
(Source: The State, January 6, 2025) The wreck released about 60 tons of chlorine, which formed a toxic cloud that moved over Graniteville, killing nine people who breathed in the hazardous fumes. In addition to the nine deaths, more than 500 people went to the... November 27, 2024 | 2-man Crews, News, Top News
Thanksgiving is a time for appreciation and gratitude, and there were many expressions of profound thanks as two BLET members were reunited yesterday for the first time since one Brother helped save the other’s life. On October 27, the quick-thinking and decisive... 