US Railroad Retirement Board – Pittsburgh, PA

U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB)

William S. Moorhead Federal Building

The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board maintains a district office in downtown Pittsburgh within the William S. Moorhead Federal Building on Liberty Avenue. This independent federal agency is dedicated to administering comprehensive benefit programs for the nation’s railroad workers and their families. The Pittsburgh field office serves as a critical resource for current and retired railroad employees living in Western Pennsylvania, providing assistance with claims and explaining benefit eligibility.

• Retirement Benefits: Processes applications for age and service annuities for career railroaders.
• Disability and Sickness: Manages claims for occupational disability and short-term sickness benefits.
• Survivor Benefits: Assists widows, widowers, and dependents in securing survivor annuities and lump-sum death benefits.

Visitor Information

Access to the field office is typically by appointment only to ensure personalized service. The office is located on the 15th floor (Room 1511) of the Federal Building. Visitors must undergo strict security screening, including metal detectors and x-ray inspection of bags, upon entering the building lobby. Valid government-issued identification is required. The agency also provides unemployment insurance benefits for eligible railroad workers, distinct from state unemployment systems.