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> I'd bet all these intrepid reporters would be shocked to discover that most RR rules are in writing in the form of the Rulebook, General Orders, Special Orders, etc. I'm also pretty positive if the crew was told to disregard a HOTBOX report that they'd be screaming loudly. Most of UP's HotBox policies involved getting a message and then what to do after not finding any corresponding Hot axle. Again, all in writing in the rules.

Did you read the part of the article where the detector was going off over a particular locomotive and the help desk told the crew to continue, where the train then later piled up? This same scenario happened years ago involving "The Canadian".

With PSR on the scene, it's a whole different ball game. Maybe this wreck will lead to some reforms, but don't hold your breath. Pete Buttigieg will probably conduct an investigation to see how many HBD maintainers are white compared to other races.

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