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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

transportation2 years ago•2 min saved

Regulators to Provide Reports on Major Freight Railroads.

The Federal Railroad Administration plans to conduct safety investigations of all major freight railroads over the next year, following a review of Norfolk Southern's safety culture after a fiery derailment in Ohio. Individual reports will be issued on Union Pacific, BNSF, CSX, Canadian National, and Canadian Pacific Kansas City, with an industrywide report on common issues and trends. Railroad unions have raised concerns about operating changes that have made trains hauling hazardous materials more dangerous, but the industry defends its policies and emphasizes that it remains the safest way to transport hazardous materials over land.

via Fox Business|

#federal-railroad-administration #freight-railroads #hazardous-materials

transportation2 years ago•3 min saved

Labor Disputes Disrupt West Coast Ports and Freight Railroads.

The slowdown in work at West Coast ports has led to congestion on freight railroads, prompting ITS Logistics to raise the Pacific Ocean region of its U.S. Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index to "Red." The International Longshore and Warehouse Union and ports management have been locked in a battle over a new port worker contract, causing uncertainty for the supply chain. Shippers are advised to stay vigilant and close to the situation on the West Coast as the situation remains extremely fluid.

via CNBC|

#freight-railroads #international-longshore-and-warehouse-union #labor-negotiations