A federal appeals court has upheld a rule from the Federal Railroad Administration that requires certain freight trains to operate with a crew of two members. This decision follows a legal challenge from several railroad companies and industry groups, including Union Pacific Railroad, BNSF Railway, the Association of American Railroads, and the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association.
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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Two-Person Crew Rule for Freight Trains
A federal appeals court has confirmed the Federal Railroad Administration's rule requiring two crew members on certain freight trains. The ruling came after a challenge from multiple railroad companies and industry associations.
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Freight railroads lose challenge to crew size rule
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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Two-Person Crew Rule for Freight Trains