Overview
- The Federal Railroad Administration set a 10‑mile inland cap for Mexican crews, required CBP stops for non‑certified crews, and mandated FRA‑certified interpreters.
- Formal letters to Union Pacific and CPKC detailed inspection findings and new operating conditions after checks at UP’s Eagle Pass yard and CPKC’s Laredo facility.
- FRA administrator David Fink warned of additional enforcement if inspectors find further English‑competency violations, with restrictions staying in place pending re‑inspections.
- Union Pacific and CPKC said they will work to comply and emphasized safety, while the BLET and SMART‑TD unions praised the action.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy tied the action to a broader English‑proficiency push, as analysts flagged likely near‑term slowdowns and border‑area crew changes or accelerated certification.