Invitation Email

Hello [INSERT CONTACT NAME],
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is in the process of conducting a review of workforce
development programs across the industry. To gain a better understanding of the status of workforce
development issues the FRA is sponsoring a survey of key stakeholders responsible for the execution of
human resource and workforce development for the organizations. We are seeking survey participation
of workforce and human resource representatives from across the railroad industry, including; Class I
Passenger and Freight companies, Short Line and Regional companies, academic institutions, and
railroad related labor unions and professional associations.
This survey is designed for personnel who are responsible for and or knowledgeable of workforce
development and human resource activities for their organizations. The survey is focused on the
following workforce specific areas;
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General trends with workforce talent
Impact of the aging workforce
The diversity of the workforce
Data regarding workforce development

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Image of Railroad Industry
Workforce training
Work and personal life balance
Impact and adoption of new technology

The on line survey and instructions can be accessed at the link provided below. The survey consists of 30
questions with responses requested ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree. Additional
information or comments can be added for each question or you can choose not to respond to the
question. The estimated time to complete the survey is approximately 20 minutes.
If you believe you are not the best representative for your organization or do not wish to participate,
please respond to this email accordingly. We welcome recommendations for other qualified survey
respondents. If you would prefer to complete a paper version of the survey, please respond with a
mailing address and we will forward a hard copy to you along with a return envelope.
We value and appreciate your thoughts and opinions about these topics and hope that you will share
your expertise with us. I truly hope that I can count on your organization’s input for this effort.
INSERT LINK TO SURVEY

Sincerely,
Monique

Monique Stewart

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Office of Research & Development
Program Manager, Rolling Stock Equipment & Components
Lead, FRA Workforce Development Team
Phone: (202) 493-6358
Email: monique.stewart@dot.gov