A1530

Provides certain requirements concerning railroad safety.

Failed·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1530 establishes railroad safety requirements, including crew size, train length, and wayside detector systems.

New Jersey A1530 mandates that dangerous hazardous trains, defined as those transporting certain quantities of petroleum or hazardous substances, must have a minimum of two crew members. Exceptions apply for specific operations like helper service or movement within rail yards. The bill also limits train length to 8,500 feet on main and branch lines, with civil penalties for violations.

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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee

Jan 13

Assembly

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.300.