Requires crew of at least 2 to operate train in connection with movement of freight. Establishes fines for violation.

Establishes that no train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight may be operated unless it has a crew consisting of at least 2 persons. For the purposes of this section, �train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight� shall not include hostler service or utility employees.

A company who willfully violates this section may be subject to a fine of: (i) not less than $250 nor more than $1,000, for a first offense; (ii) not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000, for a second offense committed within 3 years; and (iii) not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000, for a third offense and subsequent offenses committed within 3 years.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.

02/16/2023 Referred to House Committee on Transportation.