Freight railroads lose challenge to crew size rule
Summary
A federal appeals court confirmed a rule from the Federal Railroad Administration requiring some trains to have at least two crew members. Several railroad companies and industry groups had challenged this rule but lost the legal case.Key Facts
- The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) set a rule mandating at least two crew members on certain trains.
- Six railroad companies, including Union Pacific and BNSF, contested this rule.
- Two trade groups, the Association of American Railroads and the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, also opposed the rule.
- A federal appeals court reviewed the challenge and upheld the FRA’s rule.
- The rule aims to ensure safety on trains by requiring a minimum crew size.
- Union Pacific Railroad is owned by Berkshire Hathaway.
- The court’s decision means the two-person crew requirement remains in effect.
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