H.R. 9074, also known as the "Safe Freight Act of 2024," aims to ensure that Class I railroad carriers operate most of their freight trains with at least two-person crews, including a qualified conductor and a locomotive engineer. Exceptions to this rule are allowed for certain situations...
Simple Explanation
In the Safe Freight Act of 2024, trains that carry stuff need to have at least two people driving them to make sure everything stays safe. Sometimes they can have just one person if it's still safe, but usually, two people are required.