(Source; MyChesCo.com, August 3, 2024)
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) on Thursday introduced The Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act, aimed at enhancing the safety of rail bridges across the nation. The bill addresses the limited oversight from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), which leaves the safety of many rail bridges uncertain. This legislation seeks to establish standards for DOT rail bridge oversight and empower local communities to report unsafe conditions. U.S. Representative Summer Lee (D-PA-12) plans to introduce a companion bill in the House in the coming weeks.
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