INDIANA HARBOR BELT RAILROAD COMPANY

CIRCULAR NOTICE NO. 67

TO: ALL TRAIN & ENGINE EMPLOYEES OCTOBER 1, 2011

RAIL INDUSTRY STATE OF CONTINUED HEIGHTENED AWARENESS

Employees should remain vigilant in regards to unauthorized people on property and unusual activity. While no specific area or company has been targeted, employees should exercise awareness for unusual activity on or near company property. If you see unusual activity contact the Operations Center hotline at:

219-989-4834 or 708-832-2266

The Operations desk will contact an on duty Special Agent to investigate. IHB Special Agents will handle notifying other law enforcement agencies if warranted.

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has put together a list of “Indicators of Terrorism” to help railroad employees increase awareness of suspicious activities on railroad properties. Employees are encouraged to look for:

· 25 – 35 year old males extremely interested in specific railroads

and resources.

· People soliciting detailed railroad information in casual situations.

· People showing up immediately prior to a train’s arriving and departing immediately after it leaves.

· People who are in the wrong place or dressed inappropriately along the rail line.

· Suspicious vehicles, motorcycles or mopeds at crossings and along right-of-way.

· Automobiles that move with you along your route.

· Unusual occurrences like disconnected brake hoses and abnormal signals.

Taken from American Short Line and

Regional Railroad Association’s

“Views and News, “ October 15, 2001

D.D. Kelley

Supt Transp & Mechanical Opers