S.3389

Provides certain requirements concerning railroad safety.

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New Jersey S3389 mandates railroad safety measures, including wayside detector systems, two-person crew requirements, and maximum train length.

New Jersey S3389 establishes requirements for railroad safety, including the installation and operation of wayside detector systems along railroad tracks to ensure compliance with federal standards. The Board of Public Utilities, in conjunction with the Department of Transportation, must work with railroad companies to implement these systems. If a company refuses to cooperate, an investigation into their safety practices is mandated. The bill also requires a minimum of two crew members on dangerous hazardous trains, with exceptions for certain operations.

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Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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2 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Nov 13, 2025

1:00 PM

Senate Budget and Appropriations Hearing

Sep 30, 2024

11:00 AM

Senate Transportation Hearing

History

Jan 20

Assembly

Approved P.L.2025, c.300.

Jan 12

Senate

CV Received in Senate, Adopt and Concur with Gov. Recommend. (36-2)

Jan 12

Assembly

Received in the Assembly on Concurrence with Gov. Recommend.