certain railroads fighting the new federal law for a 2-person crew instead of just one

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Four railroads have asked federal appeals courts to throw out a new rule that would require two-person train crews in most circumstances, saying the mandate is arbitrary, capricious and an illegal abuse of discretion.

The identical challenges of the Federal Railroad Administration's rule were all filed this week in different appellate courts on behalf of Union Pacific, BNSF and two short line railroads — the Indiana Railroad and Florida East Coast Railway.

The new federal requirement, announced last week, was a milestone in organized labor’s long fight to preserve the practice and came amid increasing scrutiny into railroad safety, especially in the wake of the fiery February 2023 derailment in eastern Ohio.

most the major railroads already operate with a 2-person crew in line with union regulations

it's common sense that 2 people will be a safer option, leaving one free to address problems at any time and to take over the controls should the driver have a medical emergency. This is why unions are as important today as they were when industry saw their inception.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/com...1&cvid=4900e90ef39e4d9eaa743c9a3a4f15c2&ei=51

 

[Lazaran]

most the major railroads already operate with a 2-person crew in line with union regulations

it's common sense that 2 people will be a safer option, leaving one free to address problems at any time and to take over the controls should the driver have a medical emergency. This is why unions are as important today as they were when industry saw their inception.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/com...1&cvid=4900e90ef39e4d9eaa743c9a3a4f15c2&ei=51

And yet, MAGAts, like those who live in East Palestine and suffered the consequences of deregulation, will continue to vote for the MAGAt "republicans” who enabled / enable the railroad companies to put profits ahead of people and safety.

Ironic.



JFC

SAD!!!