Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-02-12 15:20:04 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 998CBAA84D50F8101FC94394CCA15B0AA449786BDE6A6C3B3BEFD02D6553ECDE
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2015 DOT rules requiring advanced braking systems to keep tank cars on the track in event of derailment were rolled back in 2018 when companies protested the cost. The current admin has tripled funding for rail safety, with a focus on infrastructure, tracks & railbeds. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2018/02/26/look-some-transportation-safety-rules-sidelined-under-president-trump/372400002/ https://apnews.com/article/north-america-donald-trump-us-news-ap-top-news-transportation-1936e77a11924c909880f1ef014c7ca7 https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2022/06/02/buttigieg-michigan-announce-368-m-rail-infrastructure-safety-grants/7478721001/ https://jacobin.com/2023/02/department-of-transportation-train-brake-regulation-ohio-derailment
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