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Q&A: The Importance of a Current Connection

This edition of our questions and answers series explains what a current connection is, when having one is required, and how an employee can break a current connection with the railroad industry.

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Q&A: The Importance of a Current Connection

This edition of our questions and answers series explains what a current connection is, when having one is required, and how an employee can break a current connection with the railroad industry.



 

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Q&A: Unemployment and Sickness Benefits

This edition of our questions and answers series describes the unemployment and sickness benefits provided to railroad employees, their eligibility requirements, and how to apply for and claim them.

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Q&A: Unemployment and Sickness Benefits

This edition of our questions and answers series describes the unemployment and sickness benefits provided to railroad employees, their eligibility requirements, and how to apply for and claim them.



 

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Q&A: Applying for a Railroad Retirement Annuity

This edition of our questions and answers series explains the application process for retirement benefits and the documents needed when filing for an annuity.

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Q&A: Applying for a Railroad Retirement Annuity

This edition of our questions and answers series explains the application process for retirement benefits and the documents needed when filing for an annuity.



 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to frequently asked questions on a variety of topics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to frequently asked questions on a variety of topics.



 

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Benefit Information

Retirement
Retirement
Benefits for retired railroad employees and their families.
Survivor
Survivor
Benefits for survivors of deceased railroad employees.
Unemployment
Unemployment
Benefits for unemployed railroad workers.
Sickness
Sickness
Benefits for railroad employees unable to work because of illness or injury.
Disability
Disability
Total and occupational disability benefits for railroad employees.
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Recent Updates

Railroad Job Vacancy List

Update | 21st Sep 2023

 

Notices Published in the Federal Register

Update | 4th Sep 2023

 

NRRIT Quarterly Update for period ending 06-30-2023

Update | 27th Jul 2023

 

Customer Service Plan

Update | 16th Mar 2023

 

Excess Tax Worksheet 2022

Update | 27th Jan 2023

 

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News Releases

Q&A: The Importance of a Current Connection

Update | 1st Sep 2023

 

Q&A: RRB Financial Reports

Update | 1st Aug 2023

 

Q&A: Applying for a Railroad Retirement Annuity

Update | 3rd Jul 2023

 

Q&A: Unemployment and Sickness Benefits

Update | 1st Jun 2023

 

RRB Will Use Survey Results to Improve Disability Programs

Update | 23rd May 2023

 

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Spotlight

2023 Pre-Retirement Seminar Video
Update | 18th Jul 2023

 

2018 Supreme Court Decision on Stock Transactions
Update | 18th May 2021

 

Reviewing Form BA-6
Update | 3rd Jun 2021

 

COLAs and Wage-Indexed Amounts
Update | 30th Oct 2022

 

Frequently Asked Questions on Back Pay
Update | 17th May 2023

 

RRB Contingency Plan
Update | 9th Dec 2022

 

 

 

 
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Last Updated: 09/22/2023