Requires railroad corporations to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection when a freight train is parked in a train yard prior to traveling on tracks within the state.

Amends the railroad law by adding a new section 72-a, to
require that every railroad corporation which operates any freight train within the state shall conduct a comprehensive safety inspection when a freight train is parked in a train yard prior to traveling on tracks within the state. Safety inspection shall include, but not be limited to, a review of tracks, safety equipment, including brakes, and train cars. Section one establishes that every railroad corporation which operates any freight train within the state shall have a minimum of two qualified car inspectors on either side of a freight train as it leaves a rail yard to observe for safety issues.

Pending Committee action.

04/22/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.