The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the Safety Train flatcar training platform buildout. Click here to view the RFP. Any proposals must …

The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) has promoted Jill Medeiros to chief administrative officer (CAO). Her responsibilities will include overseeing day-to-day operations of SLSI. Click here to view SLSI’s press …

The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) welcomes Chris Machenberg as the organization’s new hazardous materials (hazmat) program director. Machenberg succeeds John Walsh, who is retiring. Click here to view SLSI’s …

This week, the Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) has completed its 200th Hazardous Materials training event, hosted by the TGS Group in Baytown, Texas. Click here to view SLSI’s press …

WASHINGTON – August 27, 2025 – The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) announces the promotion of Julia Leone, PhD to Assistant Director, Research and Organizational Development recognizing her significant contributions …

WASHINGTON – February 24, 2025 – The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) has reached a significant milestone, with more than 5,000 short line railroad employees and first responders completing in-person hazardous …

WASHINGTON – December 2, 2024 – The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) is pleased to announce Kristin Bevil, general counsel and chief legal officer at Pinsly Railroad, has joined SLSI’s …

WASHINGTON – September 19, 2024 – This month, the Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) enters its tenth year of operations. Founded in response to the tragic 2013 Lac-Megantic rail accident …

WASHINGTON – September 3, 2024 – The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) is pleased to announce that John Angel has joined its Board of Directors. Angel is vice president, compliance …

WASHINGTON – July 25, 2024 – The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) has released a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) research results paper analyzing the twenty Safety Culture Assessments (SCAs) conducted …