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The recent death of a CSX rail worker in Ohio has sparked renewed debates about the safety of remote-controlled trains, as unions push for the reinstatement of two-person crews. The incident, which involved a remote-control operator with no visibility of the train's front, highlights risks that unions argue could be mitigated if traditional crews were employed. Despite the railroads' confidence in the safety of single-operator systems, federal scrutiny is increasing following this death and other recent accidents, leading to calls for greater accountability and caution in the use of remote control in both railyards and beyond.
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