The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) administers Medicare benefits for railroad retirees and their families. Also called Railroad Medicare, these benefits are typically the same as those of other ...

A 30-year railroad veteran can walk out the door two years before Social Security even becomes an option, but retiring early ...

These images not only highlight the physical demands of railroad work but also the deep sense of pride these individuals had in their roles. Whether enduring extreme weather or long hours, these ...

Union workers in recent years have threatened to strike against Norfolk Southern NSC-0.65%decrease; down pointing triangle and sparred with management over pay and safety practices. Now, workers are ...

Railroad work can be dangerous, and injuries may happen in many ways. Unlike most workers, railroad employees are not covered ...

At 64, a worker takes a covered railroad job after decades in another industry. He wants steady pay, health coverage and a bridge to retirement. Then a coworker gives him one piece of advice: do not ...

Robert Johnston said he injured his knee while on the job for Canadian Pacific Kansas City. Credit: Jenn Ackerman for ProPublica From Other Nonprofit Media showcases select work from other nonprofit ...

A 68-year-old former conductor who spent 38 years on the rails retires with $760,000 in a 401(k) and roughly $34,000 a year in Railroad Retirement Board benefits. He assumes his RRB check will be ...

Authorities on Monday removed “commercial-grade” explosives used in rail operations from the home of a retired railroad worker in Medway, officials said. In a statement, Medway’s fire chief, Michael ...

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