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This bill, known as the "Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act" or "DE-RAIL Act", requires the Secretary of Transportation to update the definition of a "high-hazard flammable train" within 90 days of enactment. Specifically, the bill defines such a train as one transporting at least one loaded tank car containing either a Class 3 flammable liquid or a Class 2 flammable gas, along with any other materials the Secretary determines are necessary for safety considerations. Additionally, the bill introduces a new reporting requirement for railroad carriers, mandating that they must notify the National Response Center, state, local, and tribal governments within 24 hours of any train derailment involving materials toxic by inhalation. These provisions aim to improve safety reporting and clarify definitions related to hazardous train transportation, potentially helping to prevent and respond more effectively to railroad accidents involving dangerous materials.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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