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DOGE builds AI tool to cut 50 percent of federal regulations

DOGE builds AI tool to cut 50 percent of federal regulations The U.S. DOGE Service is using a new artificial intelligence tool to slash federal regulations, with the goal of eliminating half of Washington’s regulatory mandates by the first anniversary of President...

Rail unions warn DOT rollbacks could jeopardize train safety

Reported by John Gallagher for Freight Waves. Rail unions are raising concerns about the Trump administration’s plan to roll back protections for federal inspectors and investigators put in place in 2021 that they say could increase safety risks in the rail industry....

FRA awards $2.4B in CRISI grants to fund rail projects

FRA awards $2.4B in CRISI grants to fund rail projects The Federal Railroad Administration today announced the award of $2.4 billion in fiscal-year 2023-2024 grants for freight- and passenger-rail projects. Administered through the FRA’s Consolidated Rail...