The Washington Post editorial board this week raised concerns about the proposed Railway Safety Act:

“Legislators think they’re making trains safer. Evidence says otherwise.”

The editorial board on March 8, 2026 wrote: “The White House is calling on Congress to include a railroad regulation bill as part of a larger transportation funding package this year… Just because a bill has ‘safety’ in the title doesn’t mean it will make Americans safer.”

Full piece: https://wapo.st/4lrCR7V

"Legislators think they're making trains safer. Evidence says otherwise."
Washington Post Editorial Raises Questions About Railway Safety Act