The Rise of Precession Scheduling in Freight Railroads

Freight railroads have adopted a new strategy known as Precession Scheduling to increase efficiency by running longer trains with fewer crew members. This practice aims to maximize profits, but concerns have been raised about safety.

Biden Administration Mandates Minimum Crew Size

In response to potential safety risks, the Biden Administration announced a mandate requiring a minimum of two crew members on sometimes miles-long freight trains. This decision comes in light of recent incidents and accidents involving freight trains.

To learn more about the impact of Precession Scheduling on freight train safety and operations, read more here.