Expectations for Rail Safety Audits

I’ve been reviewing compliance with the latest regulatory standards, and I’m curious about how others in the field are approaching safety audits. Recently, we inspected a corridor that hadn’t upgraded its signaling systems in over a decade. I’m interested in hearing how frequent and thorough your audits are and whether you’ve encountered pushback on necessary improvements.

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