SENATE BILL NO. 139

March 02, 2023, Introduced by Senators GEISS, CHERRY, POLEHANKI, CAMILLERI, BAYER and SINGH and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

A bill to amend 1993 PA 354, entitled

"Railroad code of 1993,"

(MCL 462.101 to 462.451) by adding section 391a.

the people of the state of michigan enact:

Sec. 391a. (1) A railroad shall not operate a freight train or work train that is longer than 7,500 feet in this state.

(2) A railroad that violates this section is subject to a civil fine of not more than $5,000.00.

(3) As used in this section, "work train" means a train used by a railroad to perform non-revenue-generating functions, including, but not limited to, transporting equipment, materials, and workers for constructing, maintaining, or repairing railroad tracks.