NJ A1530

Requires minimum two-person crews on "dangerous hazardous trains" transporting 200,000+ gallons of petroleum or 20,000+ gallons of other hazardous substances, with specific exceptions for helper service, tourist operations, and yard movements.

Prohibits trains exceeding 8,500 feet in length on main lines or branch lines in New Jersey, with civil penalties of $500-$1,000 per foot over the limit, up to $250,000 for gross negligence or violations causing death or injury.

Mandates that owners of privately owned railroads submit federal bridge inspection reports to the Commissioner of Transportation, Governor, and Legislature.

Directs the Board of Public Utilities and Department of Transportation to work with railroad companies to ensure wayside detector systems are properly installed, maintained, and operational along railroad tracks, with authority to investigate and report non-compliant companies to federal regulators.

Allows non-profit labor organizations representing rail employees to enter railroad property to inspect for safety hazards and requires DOT to assist these organizations and emergency services providers in applying for federal infrastructure safety grants.