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Railway Safety Act 2023: Enhanced Hazardous Materials Transport Safety

This act aims to enhance railway transport safety, particularly for hazardous materials. It introduces new rules for train inspections, crew requirements, and increases penalties for violations. This means citizens can feel safer knowing that rail transport is more strictly controlled and emergency services are better prepared for incidents.
Key points
Increased safety for hazardous materials transport: new rules for route planning, speed, and track maintenance.
More rigorous rail car and locomotive inspections: introducing minimum inspection times and more frequent audits.
Requirement for two-person crews on freight trains: enhancing operational safety, with some exceptions.
Significant increase in financial penalties for rail safety violations.
Phasing out older tank cars for flammable liquids by May 2025.
Additional funding for hazardous materials training for first responders.
Investments in wayside defect detectors to prevent train derailments.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1674
Sponsor: Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]
Process start date: 2023-03-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Railway Safety Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1674.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased safety for hazardous materials transport: new rules for route planning, speed, and track maintenance.
  • More rigorous rail car and locomotive inspections: introducing minimum inspection times and more frequent audits.
  • Requirement for two-person crews on freight trains: enhancing operational safety, with some exceptions.
  • Significant increase in financial penalties for rail safety violations.
  • Phasing out older tank cars for flammable liquids by May 2025.
  • Additional funding for hazardous materials training for first responders.
  • Investments in wayside defect detectors to prevent train derailments.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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