Trump administration pushes tougher English rules for Mexican train crews crossing into the US
The rule would tighten crew certification and bar Mexican crews from traveling more than 10 miles into the United States.
- The Federal Railroad Administration proposed a rule Friday requiring Mexican train crews to demonstrate English proficiency and restricting operations to 10 miles into America, aiming to ensure crews understand safety information.
- Federal inspectors in December identified communication gaps at Union Pacific's Eagle Pass yard and CPKC's Laredo facility, where crews struggled to understand operating bulletins and U.S. safety regulations regarding hazardous materials and emergency responses.
- The SMART-TD union praised the proposal, particularly the ban on cruise-control-like systems during certification tests. Jared Cassity, the union's top safety expert, said "Railroad certifications should represent proven ability, not simply possession of a certificate."
- Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen president Wallace noted the 10-mile restriction prevents railroads from expanding operations to deeper U.S. railyards, a shift the union has resisted for years citing safety hazards from language barriers.
- The Association of American Railroads declined to comment while studying the rule, and Union Pacific and CPKC did not immediately respond. This initiative mirrors Transportation Department efforts standardizing English-language communication for commercial truck drivers across border operations.
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The Trump Administration wants to ensure that Mexican train crews carrying cargo across the border can understand safety information in English and that the common practice of using foreign crews does not threaten jobs in the United States. Two major railway unions praised the proposed rule announced on Friday, which would also reinforce standards to certify that crews can operate a train safely. The government had concerns after inspecting two …
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Trump administration pushes tougher English rules for Mexican train crews crossing into the US
The Trump administration wants to make sure that the Mexican train crews hauling freight just over the border can understand key safety information in English and that the common practice of using foreign crews to cross into America doesn’t threaten U.S. jobs.
Trump Administration Pushes Tougher English Rules For Mexican Train Crews Crossing Into The US – 710am KURV
By JOSH FUNK AP Transportation Writer The Trump administration wants to make sure that the Mexican train crews who haul freight over the border can understand key safety safety information in English and that the common practice of using foreign crews to cross into America doesn’t threaten U.S. jobs. Two major rail unions praised the proposed rule announced Friday that would also strengthen the standards for certifying that crews can safely ope…
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