WY HB0114

Trains operating in Wyoming cannot exceed 8,500 feet in length, exceed the length of the shortest passing track on their route, or routinely block highway crossings for more than 10 minutes

Railroad companies must install and maintain wayside detectors at intervals of no more than 10 miles on every main line to detect defects including hot bearings, dragging equipment, and shifted loads, with alerts sent directly to train operators

Main line tracks designated for class 3 speeds or higher require human visual inspection at least twice weekly by a qualified person, with at least one calendar day between inspections

Civil penalties range from $500-$1,000 per foot for trains exceeding length limits, $1,000-$5,000 per violation for blocking crossings, $10,000-$50,000 per week for missed track inspections, and up to $250,000 for grossly negligent violations causing death or injury

Appropriates $300,000 from the general fund to the Department of Transportation for up to two full-time positions to implement the act, effective July 1, 2026