News / FRA moves to force two-person minimum crew regime on angry US rail firms

Jiawangkun

The US Federal Rail Administration (FRA) is set to reject the push from rail carriers to bring down the minimum crew requirement for freight trains from two people to one.

With a proposal for a rule to that effect, the administration is also shifting the stakes in contract negotiations between the railways and unions.

“This proposed rule will improve safety for America’s rail passengers – and rail workers – across the country,” said US transport secretary Pete Buttigieg.

The FRA finding was that ...