Railway Safety Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 14
- Latest action
- Mar 3, 2026
What it does
The Railway Safety Act of 2026 would enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials by imposing stricter tank car standards, speed limits for high-hazard trains in urban areas, and real-time tracking of hazardous cargo. It would require Class I railroads to provide electronic train consist information to fusion centers and commodity flow reports to state and tribal emergency agencies. The bill also increases penalties for violations, mandates improved defect detection and emergency braking systems, and authorizes grants for rail safety research and workforce development.
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Where it stands
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Who is involved
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Where it goes next
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