Southeast New Mexico College to Host 2025 Railroad 101 Course in Carlsbad

Southeast New Mexico College to Host 2025 Railroad 101 Course in Carlsbad

Southeast New Mexico College is excited to announce its upcoming 2025 Railroad 101 Course. This free one-day event is being offered at the SENMC campus on three separate days, October 7th, 8th, and 9th from 9 AM-4 PM with lunch, snacks, and drinks provided.  

In collaboration with Union Pacific Railroad, BNSF Railway, and Transcaer, this training event will offer essential education and hands-on experience for emergency responders, public safety officials, and other personnel involved in hazardous materials incident response along railways.

Course Highlights Include:

• Railroad Safety
• Response Process Overview
• Introduction to Tank Cars and Terminology
• Tank Car Types, Markings & Shipping Papers
• Surveying the Incident
• Tank Car Construction, Fittings, and Damage Assessment
• Predicting Behavior
• Estimating Outcomes
• Planning the Response
• Leak Control and Repair

Online registration and additional event details can be found at https://www.transcaer.com/training/training-events/nm/2025-southeast-new-mexico-college/union-pacific-bnsf-railroad-101