Texas HB1564 sets a maximum train length of 8,500 feet for railroads operating in the state.
Texas HB1564 amends the Transportation Code to establish a maximum train length of 8,500 feet for railroads operating within the state. This law prohibits railroad companies from operating or allowing trains longer than 8,500 feet on any rail line in Texas. The new regulation takes effect on September 1, 2025.
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