Adopts the Railroad Safety Act in Nebraska, setting rules for train operations, reporting, and safety measures.
The bill adopts the Railroad Safety Act in Nebraska, establishing regulations for train operations and safety. It mandates that trains cannot obstruct public crossings for more than ten minutes or delay emergency vehicles. Railroads must maintain wayside detector systems and submit annual reports detailing their locations and operational status. The act also restricts the operation of trains carrying hazardous substances over eight thousand five hundred feet in length on main lines. It outlines procedures for handling train defects and imposes fines for violations.
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