HB 2531
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-sixth Legislature
First Regular Session
House: TI DP 10-0-1-1
HB2531: railroads; train length; prohibition
Sponsor: Representative Hernandez C, LD 21
House Engrossed
Overview
Declares that a railroad in this state may not run a train that exceeds 8,500 feet on any part of a
main track or branch line.
History
Currently, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) prescribes standards of safety requiring:
1) installation and maintenance by railroads of electric marker warning lights on the rear of all
trains to be visible at a distance of three thousand feet under ordinary atmospheric conditions;
and 2) installation and maintenance by railroads of adequate electrical lighting within cabooses
for clerical work (A.R.S. § 40-841).
All persons engaged in the operation of railroads are required to comply with any regulation or
order of the ACC. The ACC or its authorized agent may, during reasonable hours, enter the place
of operation of a railroad to assess whether set safety standards are being complied with (A.R.S.
§ 40-844).
Provisions
1. Prohibits a railroad in this state from running or allowing to be run a train that exceeds 8,500
feet in length on any part of a main track or branch line. (Sec. 1)
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