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flag The FRA ignored most NTSB safety recommendations for a decade, leaving critical rail risks unaddressed despite deadly accidents.

flag Over the past decade, over 3,000 U.S. rail accidents caused by human error and track defects killed 23 people and injured nearly 1,200, yet the Federal Railroad Administration failed to implement most safety recommendations from the NTSB, despite repeated warnings. flag The FRA has left over 100 safety measures unaddressed, some since 1998, including rail wear limits and inspector workload rules, even after deadly derailments in Montana and Kentucky. flag Industry lobbying has influenced regulatory inaction, with rail companies claiming compliance while safety experts stress the need for thorough on-foot inspections. flag The FRA has acted on fewer than 10% of NTSB recommendations since 2015, leaving critical safety gaps unremedied.

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