[Phillip Beall]

All,

I am not generally in favor of a “one size fits all” federal government imposed law, much less an administrative state rule with the full force of law, but in this Wall Street Journal article – U.S. to Impose Two-Person Crew Mandate on Freight Trains – I can see some merit.  I know that technology in general and automation specifically is making all modes of transportation safer.  Anti-lock brakes, airbags, even seat belts; who thinks we would be safer without those items?  Minimum crew size is now an issue for the rail industry and in the future it will become an issue for the airline industry.  Not during my career, but in the next 50 years.  In any case, this article is one of the Wall Street Journal pieces provided with a gift link for subscribers to share.  We hope you find the article informative.

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Phillip

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