Requires certain railroad trains to have two crew members aboard during operation. Provides exceptions and penalties.

Requires any person or corporation operating a railroad train to have at least 2 certified crew members aboard the railroad train while the railroad train is in motion. This requirement
shall not apply to trains primarily engaged in transporting people, locomotives traveling slower than 30 mph attached only to a caboose, helper services, hostler services, and trains unloading freight. The measure authorizes the Department of Public Safety to issue citations equal to $250.00-$1,000.00 for the first violation, $1,000.00-$5,000.00 for a second violation within 3 years of the first violation, and $5,000.00-$10,000.00 for a third and subsequent violations.

Pending Committee action.

02/03/2025 First reading.
02/04/2025 Second reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Aeronautics and Transportation.