Norfolk Southern has caused alarm by advising employees to inspect railcars in a minute, raising fears about missed defects. However, they claim this is industry standard.
Rail unions have expressed growing concerns regarding rushed inspections across the industry, particularly following job cuts leading to a decrease in experienced workers.
Karl Alexy, chief safety officer of the Federal Railroad Administration, voiced concerns over rapid inspection times, emphasizing that they could lead to undetected defects.
Despite promises of reform after the Ohio derailment, the overall safety record of railroads remains unimproved, highlighting the challenges posed by inexperienced labor.
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