BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

HB 1862: Train length

Regulating the length of trains on railroads.

Summary

Prohibits railroads from operating a train that exceeds 8,500 feet in length in the state unless the operation of a train that exceeds this maximum length is approved by an order issued by the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC).
Exempts trains entering the state from the maximum length restriction until the train stops to set out or add cars within the state.
Authorizes the UTC to evaluate whether to authorize railroad carrier requests to operate trains that exceed 8,500 feet in length on specified routes up to a maximum of 10,000 feet in length, provided additional crew members are assigned and certain equipment is installed on these trains.

From the House Bill Analysis 2025 (HB 1862), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the length of trains on railroads;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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HB 1862 (2019–20) Electrical net metering · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1862 (2017–18) Subdivision final approval · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1862 (2015–16) School counselors, etc. · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1862 (2013–14) Multiple offenses/sentences · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1862 (2011–12) Legal financial obligations · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1862 (2009–10) Hosting jurisdictions · Did not pass · died in committee