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Norfolk Southern will be coming to the Pittsburgh region to provide free hands-on training with their "Safety Train". The event is intended for fire departments, law enforcement, emergency medical services, hazmat response teams, emergency management personnel, military, homeland security, shippers, & customers. The following topics will be addressed at the training: - Safety Around the Railroad; - Understanding Rail Shipping Documents; - Tank Car Identification; - Tank Car Valves & Fittings; - Locomotive Emergencies; - Responding to Railroad Emergencies; and - AskRail Mobile App The event will take place at the Norfolk Southern – Pitcairn, Yard (701 Wall Ave, Wall, PA 15148). The event will be offered over three days. The available dates/times can be found below: - October 10, 2023: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. - October 11, 2023: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - October 12, 2023: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. To register, visit here. Participants should bring sturdy leather work boots with a defined heel. No open-toe footwear is permitted. *Norfolk Southern provides emergency preparedness training to first responders as part of TRANSCAER (Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response), a nationwide program that assists communities prepare for and respond to a hazardous materials transportation incident. Event Flyer  |