Iowa SF38 mandates a minimum crew size of two for certain railroad trains and sets penalties for violations.

Iowa SF38 requires that locomotives or railroad trains operated by class I or class II rail carriers, when moving passengers or freight, must be operated by a crew of at least two qualified railroad employees. The bill outlines escalating penalties for violations, with a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000 for a first offense, and higher fines for subsequent offenses. The penalties are determined based on the number of offenses committed within a three-year period.

Iowa SF38 mandates a minimum crew size of two for certain railroad trains and sets penalties for violations.

Iowa SF38 requires that locomotives or railroad trains operated by class I or class II rail carriers, when moving passengers or freight, must be operated by a crew of at least two qualified railroad employees. The bill outlines escalating penalties for violations, with a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000 for a first offense, and higher fines for subsequent offenses. The penalties are determined based on the number of offenses committed within a three-year period.