U.S. Finalizes Rule Requiring Two-Person Crews on Freight Trains
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U.S. Finalizes Rule Requiring Two-Person Crews on Freight Trains

The regulation ensures that the nation’s largest freight railroads will not be able to reduce the number of workers aboard their trains from today’s status quo.
Since the East Palestine, Ohio, Train Derailment, Accidents Have Risen
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Since the East Palestine, Ohio, Train Derailment, Accidents Have Risen

The total number of accidents for the top five freight railroads increased, and Congress still hasn’t passed legislation to prevent similar disasters.
Freight Railroads Seek Changes to Federal Safety Program Before Joining It
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Freight Railroads Seek Changes to Federal Safety Program Before Joining It

After the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, the nation’s major freight railroads agreed to join a federal program for workers to report safety issues. But first, they want it to be overhauled.