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Effective September 1, 2016, changes have been made to the Discipline Income Protection Program (DIPP). Click here for more information.

One of two Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) commuter lines reopened this morning following the crash that occurred Saturday night when a commuter train sideswiped a work train that was blocking the track.  Read the complete story from NYDailyNews.com.  Photo courtesy of Kevin P. Coughlin/Getty Images.

According to a CNN report, a Long Island, N.Y. commuter train heading eastbound collided with part of a work train that was blocking the track. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) officials are investigating the crash. Read the full story here.

The ninth annual fall luncheon and railroad reunion, hosted by the Bay Area Railroaders, is being held Saturday, Oct. 15 at Spenger’s Fresh Fish Grotto, 1919 Fourth St., Berkeley, CA 94710. All active and retired railroaders are welcome. The gathering will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with lunch served at 2:00 p.m….