Massachusetts S2341 mandates a minimum 2-person crew for freight trains, with fines for violations.

Massachusetts S2341 amends Chapter 161C of the General Laws to require that no train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight may be operated unless it has a crew consisting of at least two persons. The bill defines "train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight" to exclude hostler service or utility employees. Companies that willfully violate this requirement face escalating fines: $250 to $1,000 for a first offense, $1,000 to $5,000 for a second offense within three years, and $5,000 to $10,000 for a third offense or subsequent offenses within.

Massachusetts S2341 mandates a minimum 2-person crew for freight trains, with fines for violations.

Massachusetts S2341 amends Chapter 161C of the General Laws to require that no train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight may be operated unless it has a crew consisting of at least two persons. The bill defines "train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight" to exclude hostler service or utility employees. Companies that willfully violate this requirement face escalating fines: $250 to $1,000 for a first offense, $1,000 to $5,000 for a second offense within three years, and $5,000 to $10,000 for a third offense or subsequent offenses within.