WASHINGTON – August 26, 2026 – The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) has released a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) research results paper analyzing the 18 Safety Culture Assessments (SCAs) conducted on short line railroads in 2025, identifying five strengths across the railroads and five opportunities for improvement. SLSI reflects and takes action on the reported areas of opportunity year-over-year. The industry needs identified during the annual systematic review guide the development of tools, programs and training to assist the short line industry in elevating safety culture on railroads.
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