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 This week’s biggest transportation headline: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has launched a new temporary waiver program to test automated track inspection technology on America’s railroads, while the Trump Administration rolls out its “Freedom Means Affordable Cars” plan to reset fuel economy standards. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the rail waiver lets freight and passenger railroads use advanced sensors and AI alongside visual inspections to find track defects earlier, with DOT promising this will “identify issues on our rail network before they become disasters,” as Secretary Duffy put it in his announcement.

For listeners, that could mean fewer derailments, fewer hazardous spills near communities, and more reliable train service over time. Railroads and shippers get a chance to prove this tech can cut costs without sacrificing safety, while state and local governments may see less disruption to critical freight corridors. DOT says this is a temporary program, but the data collected over the next couple of years will shape whether automated inspection becomes a permanent part of federal rail rules.

At the same time, President Trump and Secretary Duffy have unveiled the “Freedom Means Affordable Cars” initiative to reset federal fuel economy standards. The administration argues that rolling back stricter mileage rules will lower the upfront cost of new vehicles and expand choices for drivers. Auto makers and dealers may welcome flexibility and lower compliance costs, but consumer and environmental groups warn it could mean higher fuel bills and more emissions over the life of a car. State and local governments that have built climate plans around cleaner vehicles are now reassessing their strategies, and international partners watching U.S. climate commitments may see this as another signal of a shift away from global emissions goals.

In aviation, DOT has also amended its massive consent order against Southwest Airlines over the 2022 Winter Storm Elliott meltdown, modifying how a record civil penalty is paid while keeping in place requirements to compensate passengers and improve customer service. For air travelers, that means the government is still enforcing refund and consumer protection rules, even as it adjusts the mechanics of the penalty.

If you want to weigh in, DOT continues to take public comments on major rules through Regulations dot gov, and your local members of Congress are key voices on how these transportation policies evolve. Keep an eye on upcoming Federal Register notices for formal comment deadlines on fuel economy changes and rail safety rules.

For more on these stories, you can visit transportation dot gov, your state DOT’s website, or check trusted outlets like the Associated Press and major newspapers following these developments closely.

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