Training & Books

The Railway Educational Bureau
Training, Workshops & Consulting

The Railway Educational Bureau (REB) has trained the railroad industry’s skilled-labor workforce for over a century. Our time-tested courses are widely accepted by the industry. We strive to ensure that our information is current with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations and Association of American Railroads (AAR) rules. Additionally, our unique relationship with three leading rail publications—Railway Age, Railway Track & Structures, and International Rail Journal—keeps us abreast of the railroad industry.

We offer several training delivery methods for the railroad industry, including: correspondence training, work site training and workshops in addition to training-related consulting.

Visit our website to learn more, or view our course catalog.

TransAlert: Simmons-Boadman Books, Inc.
Books, Videos, Charts, Maps & Tools

Simmons-Boardman Books, Inc. is a publisher and retailer of books, videos, charts, maps, and tools. Our offerings span across the railroad, marine, signage, and hospitality industries. The bulk of our products serve the railroad industry, which is why we’re proud of our heritage as a sister company to Railway Age, Railway Track & Structures and International Railway Journal.

Visit our website to learn more.