This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding a new provision that prohibits railroads from operating trains exceeding 8,500 feet in length on any part of a main track or branch line. The existing laws regarding railroad operations will remain unchanged, as indicated by the ... tags, which denote the current legal framework that will not be affected by this bill. The new language introduced by the bill, marked with ..., specifically states that "A railroad operating in this state may not run or be allowed to run on any part of a main track or branch line a train that exceeds eight thousand feet in length." This addition aims to regulate train lengths for safety and operational efficiency within the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 40-850