Railroad Safety Experts Renewed for Another Two-Year Chug
Published Date: 1/13/2026
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The Federal Railroad Administration is renewing the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee’s charter for two more years. This group, made up of 25 experts from 21 rail organizations, helps keep trains safe by advising the government. If you work in or care about railroad safety, this means the committee will keep working without interruption, with no new costs announced.
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