WASHINGTON – May 27, 2025 – The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) has released the annual Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) research results paper analyzing 20 Safety Culture Assessments (SCAs) conducted on short line, regional, historic, tourist, commuter, and passenger railroads in 2024. The analysis notes five areas of safety culture strength across the industry and identifies five areas of opportunity.
The annual systematic review informs SLSI of the industry’s needs as it continues to develop programs, resources, and services.
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