Secure Tracks Act

This bill would set federal rules for how often railroad tracks must be inspected. Main line track used at Class 3 speeds or higher would need to be visually inspected by a qualified inspector at least twice a week, with at least one day between inspections. Any defect found by any inspection method would have to be fixed, protected, or taken out of service right away. The Secretary of Transportation could not grant waivers for alternative inspection methods that fail to detect all defects recognized as unsafe. Within one year, the Secretary would have to update regulations to require automated track geometry inspections at set frequencies based on track class and yearly tonnage.

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Sponsors

• Dina Titus Democrat sponsor
• 2 cosponsors