When ‘Safety’ Regulations Don’t Make Railroads Safer

When ‘Safety’ Regulations Don’t Make Railroads Safer

As the White House pushes Congress to include a railway safety bill in an upcoming infrastructure or transportation spending package, critics are bringing up an awkward point: The bill won’t actually increase railway safety. Instead, the opposition, which includes the editorial board of The Washington Post, argues that the legislation is loaded with government mandates that would force an increase in union hiring and send costs skyrocketing. Wha…