Bill > SF596

This bill clarifies and updates definitions related to railroad terminology in Minnesota Statutes, specifically in section 219.455. The bill modifies several key terms: "depot company" is redefined from referring to a passenger station to a terminal constructed on behalf of a railroad or rail carrier; "yard track" is expanded to more precisely describe track usage, including movements subject to specific signals, rules, or instructions, and purposes such as train formation, car storage, and movements not authorized by standard timetables or train orders. The bill also adds a new definition for "terminal" which encompasses facilities where trains stop for passenger or freight transfers, where rolling stock is managed, and where trains can be serviced or repaired. These changes appear aimed at providing more comprehensive and precise language for describing railroad infrastructure and operations, which could help improve regulatory clarity and potentially standardize terminology across different railroad-related statutes and regulations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0596&ssn=0&y=2025