This is a proposed rule by Kansas to make train travel though their state safe.
Kansas DOT proposes safety rule requiring two-person train crews
https://www.ble-t.org/pr/news/newsflash.asp?id=12375
Kansas DOT proposes safety rule requiring two-person train crews
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, July 28 — The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen is applauding the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) for proposing a statewide two-person crew regulation to help ensure safe train operations within the state.
On July 27, KDOT proposed the new safety regulation, which would require railroads to maintain a minimum of two crew members in the cab of the lead locomotive while operating within the state.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly said: “Kansas has faced issues ranging from crew member fatigue to derailments, which pose a threat to our safety and security — but by maintaining the current practice of requiring a two-person crew we can ensure the health and safety of Kansas workers. This proposed regulation is a commonsense, necessary measure to protect our state’s railroad crew members and keep every community along the tracks safe.”
On July 27, KDOT proposed the new safety regulation, which would require railroads to maintain a minimum of two crew members in the cab of the lead locomotive while operating within the state.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly said: “Kansas has faced issues ranging from crew member fatigue to derailments, which pose a threat to our safety and security — but by maintaining the current practice of requiring a two-person crew we can ensure the health and safety of Kansas workers. This proposed regulation is a commonsense, necessary measure to protect our state’s railroad crew members and keep every community along the tracks safe.”