Norfolk Southern and ATDA initiate C3RS pilot program
Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) and the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) have announced their participation in the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Confidential Close Call Reporting System (C3RS) pilot program. This one-year initiative allows Norfolk Southern dispatchers to report safety concerns without fear of disciplinary action. Reports are de-identified by NASA and reviewed by a joint committee of NS, ATDA, and FRA representatives to recommend corrective actions.
This program follows Norfolk Southern's January 2024 pilot with other unions and is part of their commitment to becoming the gold standard of safety in the rail industry. The C3RS pilot aims to enhance communication, transparency, and safety in railroad operations. Key goals include collecting unreported unsafe practices, implementing corrective actions, and sharing safety trends.
Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) e l'American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) hanno annunciato la loro partecipazione al programma pilota del Sistema di Segnalazione Riservata di Incidenti (C3RS) della Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Questa iniziativa di un anno consente ai dispatcher di Norfolk Southern di segnalare preoccupazioni per la sicurezza senza timore di azioni disciplinari. Le segnalazioni vengono anonimizzate dalla NASA e valutate da un comitato congiunto di rappresentanti di NS, ATDA e FRA per raccomandare azioni correttive.
Questo programma segue il pilota di Norfolk Southern di gennaio 2024 con altri sindacati ed è parte del loro impegno a diventare il gold standard della sicurezza nel settore ferroviario. L'obiettivo del pilota C3RS è di migliorare la comunicazione, la trasparenza e la sicurezza nelle operazioni ferroviarie. Gli obiettivi principali includono la raccolta di pratiche insicure non segnalate, l'implementazione di azioni correttive e la condivisione di tendenze in materia di sicurezza.
Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) y la Asociación Americana de Despachadores de Trenes (ATDA) han anunciado su participación en el programa piloto del Sistema de Reporte Confidencial de Llamadas Cercanas (C3RS) de la Administración Federal de Ferrocarriles (FRA). Esta iniciativa de un año permite a los despachadores de Norfolk Southern informar sobre inquietudes de seguridad sin temor a sanciones disciplinarias. Los informes son anonimados por la NASA y revisados por un comité conjunto de representantes de NS, ATDA y FRA para recomendar acciones correctivas.
Este programa sigue al piloto de Norfolk Southern de enero de 2024 con otros sindicatos y es parte de su compromiso de convertirse en el estándar de oro en seguridad en la industria ferroviaria. El piloto C3RS tiene como objetivo mejorar la comunicación, la transparencia y la seguridad en las operaciones ferroviarias. Los objetivos clave incluyen la recolección de prácticas inseguras no reportadas, la implementación de acciones correctivas y la compartición de tendencias de seguridad.
노퍽 서던(NYSE: NSC)과 미국 기차 운전사 협회(ATDA)는 연방 철도 관리국(FRA)의 비밀 근접 통화 보고 시스템(C3RS) 파일럿 프로그램에 참여한다고 발표했습니다. 이 1년 간의 이니셔티브는 노퍽 서던의 파견원이 징계 조치에 대한 두려움 없이 안전 문제를 보고할 수 있도록 합니다. 보고서는 NASA에 의해 익명화되며, NS, ATDA, FRA의 대표들이 포함된 공동 위원회에서 검토하여 시정 조치를 권고합니다.
이 프로그램은 다른 노조와 함께 한 2024년 1월의 노퍽 서던 파일럿에 이어지며, 철도 산업에서 안전의 금본위기가 되겠다는 그들의 약속의 일환입니다. C3RS 파일럿의 목표는 철도 운영에서 의사소통, 투명성 및 안전성을 향상시키는 것입니다. 주요 목표로는 보고되지 않은 안전하지 않은 행위 수집, 시정 조치 실행, 및 안전 경향 공유가 포함됩니다.
Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) et l'American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) ont annoncé leur participation au programme pilote du Système de Rapport Confidentiel des Appels Proches (C3RS) de l'Administration Fédérale des Chemins de Fer (FRA). Cette initiative d'un an permet aux dispatchers de Norfolk Southern de signaler des préoccupations en matière de sécurité sans crainte de mesures disciplinaires. Les rapports sont anonymisés par la NASA et examinés par un comité conjoint de représentants de NS, ATDA et FRA pour recommander des actions correctives.
Ce programme fait suite au pilote de Norfolk Southern en janvier 2024 avec d'autres syndicats et fait partie de leur engagement à devenir le standard d'or de la sécurité dans l'industrie ferroviaire. Le pilote C3RS vise à améliorer la communication, la transparence et la sécurité dans les opérations ferroviaires. Les objectifs clés incluent la collecte de pratiques non signalées considérées comme dangereuses, la mise en œuvre d'actions correctives et le partage des tendances en matière de sécurité.
Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) und die American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) haben ihre Teilnahme am Pilotprogramm des Confidential Close Call Reporting Systems (C3RS) der Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) bekannt gegeben. Diese einjährige Initiative ermöglicht es den Dispatcher von Norfolk Southern, Sicherheitsbedenken ohne Angst vor disziplinarischen Maßnahmen zu melden. Die Meldungen werden von der NASA anonymisiert und von einem gemeinsamen Ausschuss aus Vertretern von NS, ATDA und FRA überprüft, um Korrekturmaßnahmen zu empfehlen.
Dieses Programm folgt dem Pilotprojekt von Norfolk Southern im Januar 2024 mit anderen Gewerkschaften und ist Teil ihres Engagements, den Goldstandard für Sicherheit in der Eisenbahnindustrie zu erreichen. Das Ziel des C3RS-Piloten ist es, die Kommunikation, Transparenz und Sicherheit in den Eisenbahnbetrieben zu verbessern. Schlüsselziele sind das Sammeln von nicht gemeldeten unsicheren Praktiken, die Umsetzung von Korrekturmaßnahmen und das Teilen von Sicherheitstrends.
- Participation in the C3RS pilot program demonstrates Norfolk Southern's commitment to improving safety
- The program allows for anonymous reporting of safety concerns, potentially increasing the number of issues identified and addressed
- Collaboration with unions and the FRA shows a proactive approach to safety improvements
- The pilot program is to a one-year duration, which may not be sufficient for long-term safety improvements
- The need for such a program could indicate existing safety issues within the company's operations
Under the one-year C3RS pilot, dispatchers at Norfolk Southern can report safety concerns with the certainty that such reports will not result in discipline. Submitted safety concerns are de-identified by NASA and provided for review by a joint committee of NS, ATDA, and FRA representatives, who will identify and recommend corrective actions to improve safety.
In January 2024, Norfolk Southern announced the first pilot program under the FRA's supervision in the industry, in conjunction with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, and the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers – Transportation Division.
"This is another step in our journey to become the gold standard of safety in the rail industry," said Alan H. Shaw, Norfolk Southern president and CEO. "We committed to working with our unions to make our safe railroad even safer, and we're proud to increase engagement and feedback through this pilot program. On behalf of Norfolk Southern, I want to thank the FRA for their leadership and reiterate our shared commitment to keeping rail the safest way to move freight over land."
In April 2024, the American Train Dispatchers Association announced the first Class I train dispatcher pilot program, covering
"Having reached C3RS agreements with two of the Class I Railroads, I encourage each of the remaining Class I's to follow the path we have set with BNSF and NS," said ATDA President Ed Dowell. "We cannot continue to accept accidents as the price of doing business in this industry. Changing over a century of adversarial culture takes courage and I appreciate Norfolk Southern's leadership in recognizing that C3RS can make a difference. We also thank Secretary Buttigieg and FRA Administrator Bose for prioritizing C3RS expansion to the Class I railroads."
"C3RS is a commonsense safety program that allows workers to confidentially share their experiences and safety concerns to prevent unnecessary accidents, injuries, or deaths. I appreciate the American Train Dispatchers Association and Norfolk Southern coming together to join this important program," said FRA Administrator Amit Bose. "All Class I railroads and their workers stand to benefit from the C3RS program, and FRA remains fully committed to expanding participation in this program even further."
Participation in this C3RS pilot is further reinforcement of Norfolk Southern, ATDA, and FRA's shared commitment to collaboration and transparency to advance safety. Key goals of the C3RS pilot program include:
- Collecting currently unreported unsafe practices, behaviors, or situations;
- Identifying and implementing corrective actions; and
- Sharing general trends and statistics to enhance railroad safety.
About Norfolk Southern
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the
About American Train Dispatchers Association
The American Train Dispatchers Association is an AFL-CIO-affiliated craft union representing members on Class 1, Commuter, Passenger, and Shortline Railroads who safely and efficiently control trains and on-track equipment, as well as protect signalmen, maintenance of way employees, and other on-track workers. Additionally, the ATDA represents bridge operators, clerks, conductors, engineers, load dispatchers, maintenance of way, power directors, power supervisors, and yardmasters. The organization is headquartered in
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