Railroads warned about the problems long trains can cause
Associated Press— Federal regulators are warning railroads that the long trains they favor can cause all kinds of problems and contribute to derailments, so they want the railroads to ensure their training and operating procedures account for that. The Federal Railroad Administration stopped short of recommending in its latest safety advisory issued Thursday that railroads limit the size of their trains, which can routinely stretch more than 2 miles long. Those forces make it challenging for engineers to control a train, so regulators said railroads need to adjust their training to make sure their engineers are prepared to handle the monster trains they are operating. A spokeswoman for the Association of American Railroads trade group said railroads are already working to manage the challenges associated with long trains and looking for ways to improve safety. “The recommendations within this advisory align closely with the prudent steps railroads already take to do just that.” The Federal Railroad Administration said that in addition to the concerns about derailments, long trains can block crossings for extended periods of time.
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