Railroad 101
Mountain Gateway Community College, Room 424,
1000 College Drive,
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
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Available Sessions:
- to EDT
Overview
Training includes:
- Basic rail safety
- Response to crossing accidents
- Railcar and locomotive fires
- Rail hazardous materials incidents
Attendee Level
- Hazmat technician/specialist
- First responders
- Anyone interested in learning more about this topic
- Basic/Introduction
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Event Focus
Featured topics:
- Hazmat
- Rail Safety
- Tank Car Anatomy
- Rail Emergency Response
- Locomotives
Description
Featured topics:
- Hazmat
- Rail Safety
- Tank Car Anatomy
- Rail Emergency Response
- Locomotives
Important Details
Required Safety Gear: Long pants, closed toe shoes
Please advise the instructor(s) of any pre-existing medical condition(s) that may preclude you from participating in any field exercise. Stay hydrated and alert.
Be at the site by 0845 for registration. Depending on registration and training needs, the training schedule may be adjusted prior to event.
Registration will remain open until after the event. Walk-ins are welcome to register on-site at the training event, however we strongly encourage pre-registration.
Sponsors
- Norfolk Southern Corporation
Event Contacts
Travis
Lindsey
Norfolk Southern
Mobile 8049105721
TRAVIS.LINDSEY@NSCORP.COM
209 Shenandoah Avenue NW
Roanoke VA 24016
Mobile 8049105721
TRAVIS.LINDSEY@NSCORP.COM
Travis
Lindsey
Norfolk Southern
Mobile 8049105721
TRAVIS.LINDSEY@NSCORP.COM
209 Shenandoah Avenue NW
Roanoke VA 24016
Mobile 8049105721
TRAVIS.LINDSEY@NSCORP.COM
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