Oklahoma SB597 prohibits trains longer than 8,500 feet or the shortest siding or passing track from operating in the state.
Oklahoma SB597 establishes a new law prohibiting railroad companies from operating trains longer than 8,500 feet or the length of the shortest siding or passing track on any main or branch line. The bill also limits the time a train can block an intersection to ten minutes. Companies found in violation face civil penalties of $500 to $1,000 per foot, with a maximum fine of $250,000. The Transportation Commission determines the penalty amount, considering factors such as the violation's nature and the company's history and ability to pay.
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