Rail Safety with Carl Smith from SMART Transportation Division

Rail Safety with Carl Smith from SMART Transportation Division

Author: Robert Lindgren January 10, 2024 Duration: 29:00
On this episode of the Labor Exchange on KGNU we talk with Carl Smith, a railroad brakeman/switchman currently serving as Colorado State Legislative Director for his union, SMART - Transportation Division. We discuss the train derailments in East Palestine, Ohio and Pueblo, Colorado and new legislation proposed in Colorado to decrease future rail accidents, limit blocked crossings and prepare first responders to respond to accident. Air date: 1/8/2024 on KGNU Boulder/Denver/Ft. Collins 

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