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transportation1 year ago•4 min saved

"Federal Mandate: Freight Trains Required to Maintain Two-Person Crews for Safety"

The Federal Railroad Administration has finalized a new rule requiring major freight railroads to maintain two-person crews on most routes, a move supported by rail unions for safety and job concerns. The rule comes after a fiery derailment in Ohio in 2023, but the industry argues that crew size should be determined by contract talks, not regulators. The Transportation Secretary and unions emphasize the importance of two-person crews, while the industry challenges the necessity of the regulation.

via ABC News|

#federal-rule #freight-railroads #railroad-safety

transportation1 year ago•4 min saved

"New Federal Rule Mandates 2-Person Crews for Freight Railroads"

The Transportation Department’s Federal Railroad Administration has finalized a new rule requiring major freight railroads to maintain two-person crews on most routes, following intense focus on railroad safety after a fiery derailment in Ohio. Rail unions have long opposed one-person crews due to safety and job concerns, and the new rule marks a milestone in their fight to preserve two-person crews. While railroads argue that crew size should be determined by contract talks, the rule aims to ensure trains are safely staffed, with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasizing the importance of having at least two crew members on board for large freight trains.

via The Associated Press|

#federal-rule #freight-railroads #railroad-safety

environment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Federal Rule Mandates State Action to Reduce Transportation Carbon Emissions"

The Federal Highway Administration has issued a new rule requiring states and urban areas to set goals for reducing carbon emissions from cars and trucks on their roads, linking highway funding to environmental priorities. While environmentalists and some Democratic-led states support the rule, many state transportation agencies oppose it, questioning the federal government's legal authority to enforce it. Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gases in the US, and the rule aims to encourage states to prioritize funding for transit, electric vehicle charging, and greener forms of transportation. The rule does not penalize states if their emissions increase, and the first targets must be set by February 1. The rule is expected to face opposition from Republican lawmakers and conservative states.

via The Washington Post|

#carbon-emissions #climate-change #environment