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Rail safety measures in the US are still delayed due to a dispute between rail carriers and the federal government, hindering progress in implementing new safety standards after the East Palestine derailment. Efforts to tighten rail safety regulations have stalled, leading to watered-down draft legislation. The AAR and federal railroad administration are at odds over technology and safety measures, with the AAR opposing automated track inspections and the Trip Optimizer cruise-control system.
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How might the dispute between rail carriers and the federal government impact the overall safety standards in the rail industry?
In what ways could the opposition to automated track inspections and the Trip Optimizer cruise-control system affect the future of rail safety regulations?
What are the potential consequences if watered-down draft legislation is passed, affecting rail safety measures in the US?
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