NS introduces mobile app to reinforce safety procedures

Norfolk Southern Railway has introduced the "Safety Up" mobile app, which is designed to engage front-line railroaders with knowledge about the Class I’s safety rules, processes and procedures.

The app comes with customized, interactive exercises. Hosted by Axonify, the app is available on all NS-issued devices, according to a post on the NS website.

Exercises take a few minutes to complete. The app is available to the entire NS workforce.

"Safety Up is one of many ways we are raising the standard for safety by taking advantage of innovative technology to make custom learning accessible, quick and enjoyable," said John Fleps, vice president-safety at NS. "This tool aims to leverage the competitive nature of many railroaders with the ability to track streaks, earn points and badges for different achievements and compete against co-workers and other teams across the company."