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This resolution urges the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to deny CSX's request to become the first railroad to use Trip Optimizer's Zero-to-Zero feature, a cruise-control system that would automatically start and stop trains from zero to nine miles per hour. The resolution highlights several safety concerns, including the potential risks of relying solely on technology to control train operations, which could diminish the skills of locomotive engineers and potentially compromise public safety. The document argues that a computer system cannot replace the skill, judgment, and adaptability of trained engineers and conductors, and notes that the Zero-to-Zero feature has only been tested on approximately 25 percent of CSX territory. Additionally, the resolution points out that the Trip Optimizer system reportedly malfunctions daily, potentially causing train separations, crossing blockages, emergency response delays, and increased derailment risks. The resolution calls on the FRA to prioritize safety by denying CSX's request and maintains that the Georgia Working Families Legislative Caucus supports this position.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71511