HR 6066
Passenger Train Safety Act
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Bill overview
The Passenger Train Safety Act aims to improve safety on Amtrak and other passenger rail lines. It directs the Federal Railroad Administration to study signage, seat securement, and derailment injuries, and requires Amtrak to enhance crew training and implement new safety protocols. The bill also mandates the installation of audio recording devices in locomotives and cab cars and prohibits new routes without positive train control. Finally, it requires railroad carriers to regularly update their speed limit plans.
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Primary sponsor
Denny Heck
Cosponsors
Derek Kilmer
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