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Q&A: RRB deemed service month credits

(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, September 2, 2021) CHICAGO — Railroad retirement benefits are based on months of service and earnings credits. Earnings are creditable, up to certain annual maximums, on the amount of compensation subject to railroad...

At least 3 people killed in Amtrak derailment in Montana

(Source: Associated Press, September 25, 2021) JOPLIN, Montana — At least three people were killed Saturday afternoon when an Amtrak train that runs between Seattle and Chicago derailed in north-central Montana, toppling several cars onto their sides, authorities...

Victim identified in fatal Amtrak crash in Montana

(Source: The Daily Mail, September 26, 2021) LONDON — One of three people killed when an Amtrak train derailed in Montana has been identified as a married engineer who was headed for a vacation with his wife. Zach Schneider, 28, was on the Empire Builder with his wife...