It’s been a year since Nevada’s governor vetoed an important rail safety bill. The BLET is marking this sad anniversary by calling on Nevada legislators put rail safety over corporate profits. blet.link/3X2U7q8

One year since Governor Joe Lombardo’s irresponsible veto of #AB456, rail safety in Nevada remains neglected. With Brightline West on the way, it’s time to prioritize safety over profit as outlined by Matthew Parker and me in the Nevada Current || bsky @nevadacurrent.com. #nvleg nevadacurrent.com/2024/05/29/rol…

Brightline West Brightline Nevada DOT RTC Southern Nevada .Governor Joe Lombardo’s visit to Brightline showcases the promise of Brightline West, but his veto of #AB456 reveals a blatant disregard for #railsafety. Nevada deserves better. #nvleg

What a stunning display of corporate hubris. This is the grim reality of self-regulation, sanctioned by lawmakers willing to sacrifice public safety for industry payoffs. It’s not just negligence; it’s a masterclass in how to endanger communities and workers for profit.

Union Pacific, you’ve got some serious ‘splanin to do..

Because it bears repeating. Defining the appropriate application of technology in the rail industry. @smartnvslb Nevada Rail Safety Alliance Earl T. Roider Sr.

Marc Scribner Marc, while you’re quoting political pledges, let’s not ignore the real data. Studies, including FRA’s own reports, have shown that two-person crews significantly reduce the likelihood of human error during critical operations—such as the territory I run. According to the NTSB,

.Dina Titus’s new role as Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Railroads, Pipelines & Hazmat Subcommittee is well-deserved. #raillabor & #railsafety have no better ally. Leadership rooted in principle & action is rare these days—this is a win for workers & progress alike.

“I’m not speaking for the folks doing the inspections, but I’ll say this.. when their work gets cut, mine becomes the next headline.” BMWED Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen

.Senator Jacky Rosen & Senator Cortez Masto - Railroaders work long, demanding hours, yet are excluded from the overtime tax relief in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act due to RLA coverage. Support Amendment #2613 to ensure #raillabor receives the same fair treatment as others. #NVSen

A widely circulated analysis by the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism has found that too little is being done to counter safety lapses related to fatigue in the railroad industry, leading to preventable accidents and death. Read more: blet.link/4pUQ1Lg

This gang of lobbyists & free market cheerleaders wants Congress to bury real #railsafety where no one ever has to vote on it.. not because prices would rise, but because Wall Street demands the #PSR model stay untouched. Fighting basic safety standards to protect margins is why

When trains derail, fire fighters are expected to make split-second decisions – often without the real-time information about the hazards onboard. The Railway Safety Act would change that. cbsnews.com/sacramento/new…

From the locomotive cab to the Nevada communities we roll through, #RailSafety is lived, not theorized. We appreciate the bipartisan push to bring the Railway Safety Act back. Rail labor has been clear: stronger safeguards matter. Senator Cortez Masto Senator Jacky Rosen

Trains carrying hazardous materials run right through #OnlyinDistrictOne. As Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, I am introducing the Secure Tracks Act to help ensure that any track defects that put our safety at

It is always better in a union! During the Teamsters Rail Conference, I discussed the upcoming Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill with national rail leaders. I will be advocating for policies like my Secure Tracks Act which would help ensure that any track defects that

⚠️Just before 7am this morning, #TMFR and Storey County Fire responded to a reported train derailment near USA Parkway and I-80. First-arriving units conducted a thorough size-up and coordinated with rail personnel to assess the situation.

#TrafficAlert Lane closure on I-80 eastbound mile marker 33 (one mile east of USA Parkway) due to a non-passenger train derailment. No hazardous material spills and no injuries. Expect delays in the area. #Reno #Sparks

Given the derailment near Sparks today, it’s worth revisiting what’s actually been debated, vetoed, & left unresolved in Nevada. The gap between ‘safety is improving’ & how risk is managed in practice doesn’t close itself. The record is there.. #nvleg 👉 nevadacurrent.com/2025/06/05/the…

This isn't a joke: this is what happens when safety takes a backseat to profit. A 13,000-ft freight train derailed near I-80 on Friday, & despite trying to pass legislation that includes shorter trains w/better safety measures, this important issue keeps being vetoed and ignored.