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To direct the Secretary of Transportation to apply certain requirements to centralized computer-aided train-dispatching systems and centralized traffic control boards.
Summary
This bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to apply certain railroad safety requirements to centralized computer-aided train-dispatching systems and centralized traffic control boards. The bill requires the Secretary to amend federal regulations within 30 days to ensure that the safety requirements in subpart H of part 236 of title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations apply to both existing and any future centralized train dispatching systems and traffic control boards. The effect is to ensure that modern centralized dispatching and traffic control systems meet the same safety standards as other railroad safety systems.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4] (D-NY)
6 cosponsors
Actions (2)
- Apr 21, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. · house
- Apr 21, 2026 Introduced in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 21, 2026
Ms. Gillen (for herself, Mr. Lawler, Mr. Garcia of Illinois, and Mr. Rulli) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to apply certain requirements to centralized computer-aided train-dispatching systems and centralized traffic control boards.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Safe Tracks Act”.
SEC. 2. CENTRALIZED TRAIN DISPATCHING SYSTEMS SAFETY AND OVERSIGHT.
Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall amend section 236.911 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to apply the requirements of subpart H of part 236 of such title to existing and any future deployment of centralized computer-aided train-dispatching systems and centralized traffic control boards. <all>
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