The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees are committed to a safe and healthful work environment, free from intimidation and harassment, that meets or, where possible, exceeds all applicable Local, State, and Federal Safety standards and to ensuing compliance with Amtrak’s Safety Rules. In recognition of the importance of equal partnership in this process, Amtrak and the BMWE have reached this agreement.

Following is a list of our current BMWED Safety Liaisons on Amtrak's NEC

Voluntary Safety Reporting Policy - After long, difficult and acrimonious meetings which began several years ago we have reached an agreement with Amtrak over a series of safety reforms which we believe will help prevent future fatalities. They are a New Voluntary safety Reporting Policy, 60mph slow by’s for work areas, watchman placements, and reaffirmation of the many hot spots. View a descriptive summary of the Voluntary Safety Reporting Policy along with our cover letter.