Massachusetts S2202 mandates installation of Hot Box detectors every 20 miles on passenger train lines.
Massachusetts S2202 amends Chapter 160 of the General Laws to require the installation of Hot Box detectors every 20 miles on any line where passenger trains operate. These detectors must be included in any new construction projects and installed within one year on all existing lines. Hot Box detectors are designed to monitor and alert authorities to overheating conditions in train wheels, enhancing safety and preventing potential derailments.
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