Transportation Secretary Buttigieg criticizes US railroad industry's lack of safety improvement since last year's Ohio derailment.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg criticized the US railroad industry for not making significant safety improvements since last year's derailment in Ohio. Despite railroads investing in safety technology and offering paid sick leave to most workers, Buttigieg expressed concerns about their resistance to further safety improvements and the worsening rate of accidents and derailments when accounting for rail traffic distance. The railroad industry has maintained that their safety record hasn't worsened due to operational changes and argue that they are dedicated to advancing safety.

March 13, 2024
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