Amtrak has various rules that passengers need to follow to ensure the safety of everyone on board. For instance, there’s a long list of items that cannot be brought on trains , including unexpected items such as some foods, plants, and even household objects.

Yet, we may soon see a new ban directly affecting Amtrak and its workers. The International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers-Transportation Division (SMART-TD) recently demanded that the FAA ban the use of drones over rail yards and main lines. SMART-TD announced its position on the matter through an article published on its website. Here is a deep dive into the topic to determine what this union is asking and why.

SMART-TD Pushes FAA To Ban Drones Over Rail Yards And Main Lines

On October 8, SM

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