Trump administration imposes restrictions on Mexican train crews operating inside US [View all]
Source: Reuters
December 20, 2025 12:03 AM EST Updated 9 hours ago
WASHINGTON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Transportation Department said on Friday it would impose restrictions on Mexican train crews operating in the United States after inspections raised safety concerns about the English proficiency of some personnel.
The department's Federal Railroad Administration issued letters to Union Pacific and Canadian Pacific Kansas City after inspectors discovered inbound crew members appeared to have had difficulty interpreting bulletins and communicating safety requirements in English with inspectors.
Crews from Mexico operating trains on behalf of the two railroads may not operate more than 10 miles (16 km) into the U.S. from their point of entry, uncertified crews must stop at the customs inspection point and interpreters must be certified under safety regulations, the department said.
Union Pacific said in a statement it has "the same goals – a safe, secure border that keeps the supply chain fluid ... We will continue to work with our federal partners to enhance the process, which has worked at both borders for many years. CPKC said safety is foundational to the railroad, which "complies with the applicable requirements for the international train crews. These crews do not travel more than 10 miles into the United States."
Read more: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-administration-imposes-restrictions-mexican-train-crews-operating-inside-2025-12-19/
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