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Border Train Crews Face New English Rules | US News
The Trump administration is cracking down on freight trains crossing from Mexico by mandating that Mexican crews understand key safety info in English, aiming to protect American jobs and prevent deadly language barriers. After inspections found comprehension gaps at Texas railyards, the FRA ordered railroads to limit foreign crew operations to within 10 miles of the border — a move rail unions support as a vital safety upgrade. The rule also bars reliance on automation during certification tests, echoing trucking safety standards, and ensures engineers can manually operate trains — not just…
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