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The same analysis determined that the In-Use Locomotive Regulation will require California to invest between $780-$830 million or up to $2.1 billion in added power capacity just in California.

According to CARB's own analysis, the rule would require both BNSF and Union Pacific to replace their entire fleet of locomotives nationwide to comply with the regulation, which will cost billions, with a B, billions of dollars, and will make freight transportation and the cost of goods drastically more expensive.

Data does not exist that a reduction in crew size would improve rail safety whatsoever.

Congress must follow Chairman Nehls' lead and pass the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 to codify this lifesaving necessity into law.