Local treasurers: New version of WinStabs available; don’t forget about workshop

A new version of WinStabs for 2018 — Version 5.09 — is now available for download via iLink and includes updated tax rates. Also, registration remains open for a workshop for local treasurers Feb. 21 to 23 that will provide hands-on training on the responsibilities and duties pertaining to their office, including direct receipts, iLink…


January 2nd 2018
Canadian National places major locomotive order

Canadian National has placed the largest power order by a Class I rail carrier in three years, asking for more than 200 ET44AC locomotives to be acquired from General Electric over the next three years, according to a report from Railway Age. The first round of locomotives are expected to roll off GE Transportation’s assembly…


December 27th 2017
Make your hotel reservations for 2018 SMART TD regional meetings

Reservations are now open for both the Seattle, Wash., and Hollywood, Fla., regional meetings. Click here to learn how to make hotel reservations for the Seattle meeting.   Click here to learn how to make hotel reservations for Hollywood, Fla. SaveSave


December 21st 2017
Make your hotel reservations for 2018 regional meetings

Reservations are now open for both the Seattle, Wash., and Hollywood, Fla., regional meetings. Click here to learn how to make hotel reservations Seattle meetings.   Click here to learn how to make hotel reservations for Hollywood, Fla.


CALL SENATORS: Tax bill could wipe out RRB unemployment/sick fund

The Republican tax bill that is being voted on today has the potential to wipe out Railroad Retirement Board-administered unemployment and sickness benefits. This is your last chance to call and tell your senators to VOTE NO. A call to action posted by SMART Transportation Division last week told you about $9 million in potential…


December 19th 2017