Gov. Laura Kelly on Wednesday announced she was imposing a new rule requiring railroads operating in Kansas to have at least two crew members in the cab of the lead locomotive.
The governor set aside aside objections from the railroad industry that the state couldn't regulate the railroads and that the rule wasn't necessary to protect safety.
“Kansans' safety and security must always come first, and that includes the safety of our railroad crew members,” Kelly said in a statement.
“This requirement will protect workers from the effects of fatigue, prevent train derailments, and reduce risks in the . . .
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