Are there any special cases where railroad work does count for Social Security purposes?
If you have less than 10 years of railroad service and less than 5 years of railroad service after December 31, 1995, your railroad credits are transferred to Social Security. In some survivor cases, your credits may be transferred if you have more than 10 years of railroad service or have at least 5 years of railroad service after December 31, 1995. If you are insured based on combined earnings, your benefits are paid under the Social Security program.
