An Act relative to railroad crew transportation
This bill (HD 1523) establishes safety regulations for vehicles transporting railroad crews in Massachusetts. It requires the MassDOT Rail and Transit Division to set rules for contract crew transportation vehicles (max 15 passengers), including driver safety training (4+ hours), minimum insurance ($5 million liability), and clear safety complaint notices in vehicles. The law mandates data collection on safety incidents and allows MassDOT to enforce penalties, suspend operations, or deny contracts for violations. It directly affects railroad companies, their transportation contractors, drivers, and railroad employees who use these vehicles.
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