Bill > HB147

This bill requires freight trains and light engines (locomotives operating without a train) to have a crew of at least two individuals in the operating cab, with some specific exceptions. The exceptions include short-distance movements within railroad yards or mechanical facilities, en route switching, and certain work situations that would require a train conductor to perform additional duties. The bill also establishes a graduated penalty system for railroad companies that violate this two-person crew requirement, with increasing fines for repeated violations. For the first offense, a railroad company would be fined between $1,000 and $2,000. If a second violation occurs within three years, the fine increases to between $5,000 and $7,500. For a third or subsequent violation within three years, the fine ranges from $10,000 to $15,000. Any civil penalties collected under this provision will be distributed to the state road fund. The purpose of the bill appears to be ensuring safety and maintaining adequate staffing on freight trains by mandating a minimum crew size.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb147.html