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Recent accidents involving remote-controlled locomotives, such as one in Buffalo where a young boy was severely injured, have sparked new federal reviews and calls for increased safety measures in the railroad industry. As railroads expand their use of remote operations to cut costs, accidents involving pedestrians and rail workers have raised concerns about the safety of these trains, especially when running outside traditional rail yard environments. The industry insists remote trains are safe, but concerns remain about the lack of onboard personnel like engineers to ensure timely interventions in emergencies, which has led to tragic incidents and prompted federal agencies to reevaluate the technology's safety standards.
Source: YAHOO