California SB667 mandates safety measures for freight trains, including wayside detector systems and inspection protocols.

California SB667 requires freight train crews to receive alerts from wayside detector systems and mandates inspections following alerts. It sets standards for these systems and imposes a penalty of at least $25,000 for violations. The California Public Utilities Commission must annually report on hazardous railroad sites, including those with recent accidents and those posing local safety hazards. The report must detail factors such as track severity, train operator skills, and the value of equipment and commodities transported.

California SB667 mandates safety measures for freight trains, including wayside detector systems and inspection protocols.

California SB667 requires freight train crews to receive alerts from wayside detector systems and mandates inspections following alerts. It sets standards for these systems and imposes a penalty of at least $25,000 for violations. The California Public Utilities Commission must annually report on hazardous railroad sites, including those with recent accidents and those posing local safety hazards. The report must detail factors such as track severity, train operator skills, and the value of equipment and commodities transported.