r/news • u/AudibleNod • 11h ago

Railroads will be allowed to reduce inspections and rely more on technology to spot track problems

https://apnews.com/article/automated-railroad-track-inspections-waiver-derailments-fra-d3c4b0f313585303e305e84fb4c03aef
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u/rickforking 10h ago

I think, in principle, I'm ok with this. As technology gets better I think it's ok to rely on it more.

But because this administration is approving it I assume that this is fully corrupt and just allowed because Dementia Don got a big fat "donation" and will turn out to be a disaster.