Railway Safety Act of 2026 enhances safety for trains transporting hazardous materials and establishes the Safe Freight Act of 2026.
The Railway Safety Act of 2026 aims to enhance safety for trains transporting hazardous materials. It mandates that freight trains operated by Class I railroads must have a 2-person crew, consisting of a certified conductor and a certified locomotive engineer. The Act also requires Class I railroads to submit plans for implementing defect detection systems, which must be risk-based and include a summary of the proposed network, implementation details, and compliance with performance standards.
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