New York S05748 prohibits freight trains from exceeding 8,500 feet in length within the state.

New York S05748 amends the railroad law by adding a new section that prohibits freight trains from exceeding 8,500 feet in length on any track within the state. The commissioner of transportation is empowered to establish a waiver process for trains longer than 8,500 feet, provided the commissioner determines it is in the public interest and an engineer confirms the train can operate safely on the planned route. The act will take effect 90 days after becoming law, but will be repealed if it conflicts with federal law or funding.

New York S05748 prohibits freight trains from exceeding 8,500 feet in length within the state.

New York S05748 amends the railroad law by adding a new section that prohibits freight trains from exceeding 8,500 feet in length on any track within the state. The commissioner of transportation is empowered to establish a waiver process for trains longer than 8,500 feet, provided the commissioner determines it is in the public interest and an engineer confirms the train can operate safely on the planned route. The act will take effect 90 days after becoming law, but will be repealed if it conflicts with federal law or funding.