Railroad Industry Challenges Ohio's Minimum Crew-Size Requirement After Train Derailment


The railroad industry has filed a lawsuit to block a new rule in Ohio that mandates a two-person crew for freight trains and imposes stricter regulations on wayside detectors. The industry argues that one-person crews have been used safely for years and that Ohio lacks the authority to impose a minimum crew size. The rule was implemented in response to a train derailment in February that resulted in the release of toxic chemicals and prompted safety improvements in the state.

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