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This resolution urges the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to deny CSX's application to become the first railroad to use Trip Optimizer's Zero-to-Zero feature, a cruise-control system that can automatically start and stop trains from zero to nine miles per hour. The resolution argues that this technology poses significant safety risks, as a computer system cannot replace the skill, judgment, and adaptability of trained railroad engineers and conductors. The document highlights concerns that the Zero-to-Zero feature has only been tested on approximately 25 percent of CSX territory, may diminish engineers' operational skills, and has demonstrated daily malfunctions that could potentially cause train separations, block crossings, delay emergency responses, and lead to derailments. Furthermore, the resolution notes that the FRA recently finalized a two-person crew rule in 2024, which seems to contradict the move towards more autonomous train operation. The resolution calls on the FRA to prioritize safety by rejecting CSX's request and maintaining the critical role of human operators in train management.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71414