Railroads - As introduced, prohibits a railroad company from allowing a train to obstruct a railroad crossing for more than 30 consecutive minutes; subjects the railroad company to civil penalties for violations. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40; Title 54 and Title 65.

Summary

The bill bans any railroad company from allowing a train to block a crossing that serves a hospital, neighborhood or occupied residence for longer than 30 consecutive minutes. Violations trigger a $1,000 civil penalty, rising to $3,000 for repeat offenses within 18 months. Collected fines are split between the state transportation department and the local government where the blockage occurred.

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