Maryland HB862 mandates a minimum crew size for freight trains sharing rail corridors with high-speed passenger or commuter trains.
Maryland HB862 requires freight trains sharing rail corridors with high-speed passenger or commuter trains to have a crew of at least two individuals. The bill defines "railroad train" and "railroad company" and specifies that the law takes effect contingent on similar legislation in New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The Maryland Department of Labor must notify the Department of Transportation if these conditions are met. If the conditions are met by October 1, 2056, the law will take effect on the date of notification; otherwise, it will take effect on October 1, 2026.
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