Ohio rail worker dies in remote-controlled locomotives incident, sparking safety debates.

A rail worker's death in Ohio involving a pair of remote-controlled locomotives has sparked debates about the safety of remote-controlled trains and the use of two-person crews. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Trainmen and Engineers and other unions have raised concerns about the practice, especially as remote-controlled trains are increasingly used outside of rail yards. The Federal Railroad Administration is currently scrutinizing the use of remote control after the death and several other recent incidents.

August 28, 2024
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