US train industry cuts corners on safety, rail workers say

All of the nation’s top railroads espouse safety as top priorities. But rail workers say their employers cut corners on safety to make more money, putting their lives in danger.
Railroads cut safety costs to boost profits, workers say, which has led to injuries & deaths. Train companies put the blame on employees.

US train industry cuts corners on safety, rail workers say

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