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Railroads Lose Challenge to Crew Size Rule

Updated 2026-08-12 20:25 UTC 1 source Negative

A federal appeals court upheld a Federal Railroad Administration rule mandating certain trains must operate with two crew members, despite challenges from six railroads and two trade groups.

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A federal appeals court upheld a Federal Railroad Administration rule mandating certain trains must operate with two crew members after a challenge from railroad companies and industry groups Six railroads and two trade groups – including Union Pacific Railroad, Berkshire Hathaway-owned BNSF, the As
2026-08-12 19:45 UTC
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