News
Spring 2020
Four months into fiscal year 2020 and thus far BR&CF has experienced a seventeen percent (17%) year over year increase in “Held Out of Service” benefits paid to the membership. Although it is too early to determine if this trend will continue, this sharp increase...
Fall 2019
The BR&CF concluded its fiscal year September 30th. It’s been a busy year that has seen many significant changes. The staff has settled into our new office. We are currently preparing for the October board meeting and the annual audit required by the Fund’s...
Summer 2019
E. Hunter Harrison passed away in late 2017; however, his legacy continues to reverberate throughout the rail industry. Mr. Harrison is best known for his implementation of Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) at Canadian National, Canadian Pacific and CSX. Several...
Spring 2019
I am excited to announce that the Fund is relocating its office. The Fund has called 2150 Linglestown Road its principal office since 1985. The buildings and grounds have been a great home for the organization but the time has come to relocate to a smaller facility...
Fall 2018
The organization’s fiscal year concluded September 30, 2018. In accordance with Article XXVII, (Sec. 5), the Fund engaged Hamilton & Musser, PC, CPA’s to examine and audit the books, accounts, and records of the organization. The Fund’s year-end statement of...
Summer 2018
In April, the board of directors spent a considerable amount of time reviewing historical data and recent disciplinary trends. It was noted that multiple carriers have been more aggressive in the assessment of discipline in recent years. The percentage of occurrences...