John Gallagher
Friday, October 4, 2019
Federal safety agency blasts proposed HOS rule changes
NTSB asserts added flexibility could increase risk of crashes
NTSB asserts added flexibility could increase risk of crashes
The recommendations by the National Transportation Safety Board relate to a fatal October 2018 accident in which a moving train struck a stationary one.
Federal agency finds company’s “Autopilot” technology played a role in 2018 accident.
Passenger train proposal asks for comment on freight requirements as well.
Proposal estimates millions saved for manufacturers such as Boeing
A former NTSB executive tells FreightWaves that “perishable information” critical to freight accident investigations is at risk of disappearing.