The Federal Transit Administration reported a concerning increase in near-miss incidents for track workers, from 24 in 2022 to 38 in 2023, emphasizing unsafe practices.
Jim Mathews, chief executive of the Rail Passengers Association, expressed alarm over the escalating number of close calls, stating that consistent close calls inevitably lead to accidents.
A significant factor in these unsafe conditions is the failure of transit employees to adhere to crucial safety protocols, which has been implicated in half of the near-miss incidents.
The F.T.A. has proposed remedies to improve safety, including a revised safety plan from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, aiming to address these troubling trends.
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