Norfolk Southern mandates railcar inspections in one minute, raising safety concerns among critics.

Norfolk Southern has implemented a rule requiring employees to inspect railcars in no more than one minute, raising significant safety concerns. Critics, including rail unions and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), argue that this time constraint could lead to missed defects, jeopardizing safety. The FRA is closely monitoring the situation, especially following a train derailment in Ohio last year that heightened scrutiny on railroad safety practices.

November 06, 2024
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