The bill amends Title 66 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by introducing a new section, 2710, which establishes crew requirements for freight trains operating within the Commonwealth. According to the new regulations, all freight trains must be operated with a minimum crew of two individuals: a conductor and a locomotive engineer, with specific exceptions for trains operating within repair or servicing facilities and other exceptions as determined by the commission in alignment with federal law.

Additionally, the bill outlines penalties for violations of the crew requirement, imposing fines ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 depending on the number of offenses within a three-year period. The collected penalties will be deposited into the General Fund to support the administration and enforcement of this chapter. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.