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OH HR383
Resolution
Status
4/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
Michael Sheehy
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AI Summary
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Expresses Ohio House of Representatives support for the Federal Railroad Administration's proposed rule mandating a minimum two-person crew for all trains operated in the United States
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Cites train crew fatigue concerns, noting crew members must work 12 continuous hours and remain constantly alert while operating trains according to signal indication systems
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States that automated technology such as Positive Train Control systems cannot substitute for human crew members in ensuring train safety
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Notes that national studies show two-person minimum crews minimize train-related accidents and that over 80% of Americans support the requirement
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Directs the House Clerk to submit authenticated copies of the resolution to the U.S. Department of Transportation as formal comments supporting the proposed rule and to Ohio news media
Legislative Description
To support the Federal Railroad Administration's proposed rule requiring trains operated in the United States to have at least a two-person crew.
Last Action
Introduced and Referred to Committee: State Government
4/26/2016