Maryland SB156 mandates a minimum crew of two for freight trains sharing corridors with high-speed passenger or commuter trains.

Maryland SB156 establishes safety requirements for railroads, specifically mandating that freight trains sharing the same rail corridor as high-speed passenger or commuter trains must have a crew of at least two individuals. This requirement does not apply to trains used for hostler service or yard service by utility employees. The bill also stipulates that the law will only take effect if substantially similar legislation is enacted in New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Maryland SB156 mandates a minimum crew of two for freight trains sharing corridors with high-speed passenger or commuter trains.

Maryland SB156 establishes safety requirements for railroads, specifically mandating that freight trains sharing the same rail corridor as high-speed passenger or commuter trains must have a crew of at least two individuals. This requirement does not apply to trains used for hostler service or yard service by utility employees. The bill also stipulates that the law will only take effect if substantially similar legislation is enacted in New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.