Liberia: Arcelormittal Hires Eight Fenceline Residents As Rail Patrol Officers

GBARNGA — ArcelorMittal Liberia has hired eight residents of fenceline communities along its railway as short-term rail patrol officers. The recruits will watch the line for hazards and conditions that could lead to accidents or derailments.

The recruits come from communities on the rail corridor. They completed a safety induction at Greenhill Quarry on Friday and are expected to begin patrols along the line. Besides spotting hazards and monitoring sections of track, they are expected to improve…