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- Episode 48: STB Hearing Recap
The recent Surface Transportation Board Hearing has caused quite a stir within the railroad industry. In this episode we discuss our thoughts on the hearing and where we go from here.
Watch the hearing at the links below:
STB Hearing Day 1
STB Hearing Day 2
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1 hr 4 min - The Game Has Changed with Michael Paul Lindsey
Michael Paul Lindsey recently penned a letter to the Surface Transportation Board about his views on the state of the railroad industry. The letter was made a matter of record in the recent STB Hearing and was published by Railway Age. The post has been shared repeatedly on social media.
Michael was kind enough to sit down with us and discuss the letter and his view of the state of the industry.
Read the letter here:
https://www.railwayage.com/regulatory/the-game-has-changed/
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40 min - Episode 47: New Hire Advice
The railroads are hiring conductors at a rapid pace. Those new conductors often reach out to us for some words of wisdom. This episode provides important information to all those that are about to tackle one of the toughest lifestyles imaginable, a life on the rails.
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50 min - Episode 46: Tunneling Through Time
In the early days, railroads faced numerous challenges gaining access to various places along their proposed routes. This was the case in the mountains of Southwest Virginia. Gaining access to the coal fields presented major hurdles for railroad engineers. Their solution was, if they couldn’t go over or around the mountain, they would go through it.In this episode we discuss railroad tunnels, including the longest tunnel on the Norfolk and Western Railroad.
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52 min - Episode 45: How to Handle a Railroad Injury (an interview with John Steel, ESQ.)
We are honored to be joined by John Steel, ESQ. for Episode 45. John has over 30 years experience handling railroad injury cases. He was kind enough to answer our questions regarding the handling of a railroad injury. He also explains about the program his firm has to help railroaders handle disability claims.
Steel and Moss, LLP- https://steel-moss.com/
This episode photo was provided by Jennifer Al-Beik.
Our new intro and outro were provided to us by a long time friend, Dave Miller. Be sure to check out his podcast.- https://www.daveanddoc.com/
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1 hr 2 min - Episode 44: Clear As Mud!!!! (Understanding Railroad Attendance Policies)
Railroad Attendance Policies have been getting a lot of attention. In this episode we review and explain some of the different aspects of the various policies in place for the Class 1 Railroads.
We also discuss our Railroad Word of The Week, answer a listener question, and review our #mapfanphotofriday and episode photos.
This episode photo was provided by Jacob Hofer.
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52 min - Episode 43: Old Yeller Goes Green, and the story of the 1937 Maybeury, WV disaster!
UP just made a huge investment in battery powdered locomotives. Will this risk pay off? We voice our opinions on the change to their locomotive fleet.
We also have a great story this episode, the derailment and train explosion that happened in Maybeury, WV in 1937. You don’t want to miss this one.
We explain our Railroad Word of the Week and answer a question from a new conductor.
We some share our #mapfanphotofriday winners, and our episode photo. That photo was provided by Noah Cochran.
In this episode we announce an upcoming appearance we have scheduled.
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50 min - Episode 42: Profits are up, morale is down!
The numbers are in and as we expected the Class 1s are reporting record profits...again! While profits continue to rise, the morale has reached an all time low. In this episode we share our thoughts on that and update you on some of the happenings around the industry.
We also share our Railroad Word of the Week, answer a question, share our #mapfanphotofriday winners, and our episode photo. We have another edition of America on the Move as well.
This episode photo was provided by Andrew Maus.
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52 min - Episode 41: Stay with her Wes!!!! (The story of the 1987 CN Nepisiguit Sub. Runaway)
On March 9, 1987 Wesley MacDonald was called as the engineer for CN Train 9548. Little did he know his life was about to change forever.
In this episode we share the story of how a simple mistake led to disaster and made Wesley MacDonald a legend.
For 21 long minutes Wesley fought to gain control of his runaway train. Reaching speeds of 75 mph, he is faced a life or death decision, stay with her or jump.
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45 min - Episode 40: You gotta fight for your rights!
Moving America was started as a way for us to inform and educate people about the importance of railroads and the railroaders that keep America Moving. We've addressed important topics in an effort to make sure the public is aware of the issues we are facing. The 2 person crew issue is one of the biggest.
We were recently joined by Jordan Boone and Wes Ekstedt, Union Representatives for Smart TD Local 445, and the organizers of the Fight for Two Person Crews. They have a website and Facebook Group dedicated to providing information and gathering support for this important issue.
We are proud to support their mission and are honored to have them on the show. You can find more information at the links provided below.
Website:
https://www.fightfortwopersoncrews.com/
Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/368900777078500/?ref=share
FRA Blocked Crossing Website:
https://www.fra.dot.gov/blockedcrossings/
This episode photo was provided by Jadon Henderson.
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About Moving America
From the publisher's feed
Moving America is podcast by railroaders - for railroaders. Hosted by Locomotive Engineers John Belcher and Mike Necessary, the Moving America Podcast covers industry news and includes personal…
stories from John and Mike's careers, as well as answering listener questions about what it's like to work on the railroad. The show even features special guests - so come along for the ride and see how railroads and train crews are...Moving America!