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Freight railroads ask courts to throw out new rule requiring two-person crews on trains

Four railroads are challenging a new rule requiring two-person train crews, arguing that it lacks safety data and hinders their competitiveness.
The rule has been opposed by the rail industry, unions, and major freight railroads, who believe two-person crews are unnecessary due to automatic braking systems.
The new rule, set to take effect in June, has faced legal challenges and exceptions allowing short line railroads to operate with one-person crews under certain conditions.

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San Antonio Express-News

Freight railroads ask courts to throw out new rule requiring two-person crews on trains

Four railroads have asked federal appeals courts to throw out a new rule that would require two-person train crews in most circumstances. The identical challenges were filed this week in appellate courts across the country. They call the Federal Railroad Administration's new rule arbitrary, capricious and an illegal abuse of discretion. The rail industry has long opposed such a rule. They say safety data doesn't support it and crew size should b…

11 months ago·San Antonio, United States

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Freight railroads ask courts to throw out new rule requiring two-person crews on trains

By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer Four railroads have asked federal appeals courts to throw out a new rule that would require two-person train crews in most circumstances. The identical challenges were filed this week in appellate courts across the country. They call the Federal Railroad Administration’s new rule arbitrary, capricious and an illegal abuse of discretion. The rail industry has long opposed such a rule. They say safety data doesn’t s…

11 months ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada 11 months ago on Thursday, April 11, 2024.

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Freight railroads ask courts to throw out new rule requiring two-person crews on trains

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Freight railroads ask courts to throw out new rule requiring two-person crews on trains

Freight railroads ask courts to throw out new rule requiring two-person crews on trains

Freight railroads ask courts to throw out new rule requiring two-person crews on trains

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