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After East Palestine Derailment, Are Railroads Any Safer?

Consider This from NPR

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Debating Crew Size and Safety in the Railroad Industry

This chapter delves into the impacts of the Railway Safety Act following the East Palestine derailment, particularly the debate over requiring two-person crews in train cabs. It highlights the rail industry's resistance to this mandate and discusses current derailment statistics to paint a picture of railroad safety.

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