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The Trump administration is cracking down on freight train safety near the U.S.-Mexico border, mandating English proficiency for Mexican crews and limiting crew handoffs to within ten miles of the border. After inspections revealed dangerous communication gaps during emergencies, regulators are pushing railroads to prioritize clear, real-time safety communication — a move backed by unions who also want engineers to prove hands-on skills, not just pass automated tests. This isn’t just about safety — it’s part of a broader push to ensure all transportation workers can understand critical instructions, especially as railroads once extended operations deeper into U.S. territory to combat smuggling.

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