Missouri SB1744 sets a maximum train length of 8,500 feet for railroads within the state.
Missouri SB1744 amends Chapter 389 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri by adding a new section that limits the maximum length of trains to 8,500 feet on any main track or branch line within the state. The Department of Transportation is authorized to create rules and standards to enforce this limit, including measurement procedures, exemptions, and penalties for violations. The bill also specifies that any rule created under this authority must comply with Chapter 536 and Section 536.028.
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