{"podcast":{"title":"American Railroading Podcast","slug":"american-railroading-podcast-6263189","podcast_index_feed_id":6263189,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/american-railroading/","website_url":"http://www.americanrailroading.net/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b5d15f4a-6000-490d-99c2-cc2b8dd9517b/american-railroading.jpg","author":"American Railroading","episode_count":41,"summary":"Discover the fascinating world of American railroading with the American Railroading Podcast. Join host Don Walsh, a seasoned industry professional with over 25+ years of experience, as he explores a wide range of topics related to the railroad industry, from regulatory items and the challenges our industry faces to passenger rail excursions and recognizing U.S. Armed Forces Veterans in our industry. From the latest news and trends to insider stories and interviews with experts, each episode is packed with insights and information that will delight both casual enthusiasts and serious railroaders alike. Tune in and join the journey.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T12:22:43.491565+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-railroading-podcast-6263189"},"episode":{"title":"Intro to Railroad Safety with Crystal Blasius – Director of Safety Investigations for Amtrak","slug":"intro-to-railroad-safety-with-crystal-blasius-director-of-safety-investigations-for-amtrak","published_at":"2024-10-31T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-railroading-podcast-6263189/intro-to-railroad-safety-with-crystal-blasius-director-of-safety-investigations-for-amtrak","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-railroading-podcast-6263189","url":"http://www.americanrailroading.net/","audio_url":"https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/0a0f81c5-6bf5-4d98-be0d-16d1d0dbb949/ARs02-Ep10-Mp3.mp3","summary":"Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest Crystal Blasius, Director of Safety Investigations for Amtrak. Together they discuss the importance of everyone following safety guidelines when around trains with a focus on railroad crossings. They also discuss Operation Life Saver and some of the scenic trips you can take on Amtrak. Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insights and broaden your understanding of American Railroading. You can find the episode on the American Railroading Podcast's official website at www.AmericanRailroading.net . Welcome aboard! KEY POINTS:  The American Railroading Podcast remains in the Top 10% of all podcasts globally! Crystal served our country in the U.S. Navy as an FC3, Fire Controlman 3rd Class. She began her career in railroading in 2008 as a Conductor for the DM&E railroad. Her current role as Director of Safety Investigations for Amtrak reminds her a bit of CSI. There are approximately 78,000 customers making trips on Amtrak daily. Crystal’s opinion of one of the greatest challenges in railroad safety is communication. A train approaching a railroad crossing at an average speed of 59 mph will take a mile to stop. In the event of an emergency at a railroad crossing, call the number on the blue & white sign on the crossing post and give them the crossing number which will indicate your exact location. The 2024 Honor our Heroes Award winner is..Crystal Blasius! Stay tuned for our next episode! LINKS MENTIONED:  https://www.americanrailroading.net https://www.therevolutionrailgroup.com   https://www.youtube.com/@americanrailroadingpodcast   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwalshX   https://www.aldonco.com https://www.enviroserve.com   https://w…","meta_description":"Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest Crystal Blasius, Director of Safety Investigations for…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3750,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/american-railroading-podcast-6263189/episodes/intro-to-railroad-safety-with-crystal-blasius-director-of-safety-investigations-for-amtrak/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-railroading-podcast-6263189/intro-to-railroad-safety-with-crystal-blasius-director-of-safety-investigations-for-amtrak.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}