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APTA Honors Rail Safety, Security Winners at Rail Conference

The awards celebrate the commitment and efforts of public transit agencies and their employees who are dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of passengers, employees, and the communities they serve.

APTA Honors Rail Safety, Security Winners at Rail Conference

Nominations are evaluated on four criteria: effectiveness, benefit level, innovation, and transferability. The top honor is the Gold Award, which is presented to organizations with the best example of a safety, security, or emergency management program.

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The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) honored six public transportation providers from California, Georgia, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C., with the 2024 Rail Safety, Security, and Emergency Management Awards.

“These awards celebrate the commitment and efforts of public transit agencies and their employees who are dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of passengers, employees, and the communities they serve every single day,” said APTA President/CEO Paul P. Skoutelas. “I extend my congratulations to the public transit agencies recognized today for their outstanding accomplishments in safety, security, and emergency management. They serve as shining examples within the industry, inspiring others to strive for excellence.”

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Rail Safety, Security, and Emergency Management

Nominations are evaluated on four criteria: effectiveness, benefit level, innovation, and transferability. The top honor is the Gold Award, which is presented to organizations with the best example of a safety, security, or emergency management program.

A Certificate of Merit is given to organizations in recognition of exceptional achievement in safety, security, or emergency management.

The 2024 Rail Safety, Security and Emergency Management Award winners are awarded in categories of Commuter/Intercity Rail, Light Rail/Streetcar, and Heavy Rail. The 2024 winners are:

RAIL SAFETY AWARD

Gold Winners

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Certificate of Merit Winners

  • MTA Long Island Railroad, New York – Commuter/Intercity Rail

  • Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA), Los Angeles – Commuter/Intercity Rail

RAIL SECURITY AWARD

Gold Winners

Certificate of Merit Winner

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RAIL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AWARD

Gold Winners

Certificate of Merit Winner

  • SCRRA – Commuter/Intercity Rail

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