This bill amends Section 327D.3 of the Iowa Code to establish a limit on the length of freight or work railroad trains operated by railway corporations. Specifically, it stipulates that no such train shall exceed 8,500 feet in length. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of railway corporations to furnish suitable cars for freight transportation, receive and transport freight promptly, and maintain appropriate facilities for handling freight at depots along their routes.

In addition to the length limit, the bill introduces penalties for violations, categorizing them as a schedule four penalty under Code section 327C.5, which imposes fines ranging from $500 to $5,000 per violation. The amendments also include organizational and conforming changes to ensure clarity and compliance within the existing legal framework.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 327D.3