The Railroad Retirement Board

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is a federal agency that administers retirement, survivor, and disability benefits for railroad workers and their families. It functions similarly to Social Security but specifically serves the railroad industry, providing retirement pensions, disability benefits, and survivor benefits. Funded mainly through payroll taxes paid by railroad employers and employees, the RRB ensures that eligible rail workers receive financial support during retirement or if they become disabled or pass away. Its goal is to maintain a secure financial safety net tailored to the unique employment history of railroad workers.