Train Crew Choice Act

This bill would cancel a recent federal rule that set train crew size safety requirements. If it becomes law, the Federal Railroad Administration’s “Train Crew Size Safety Requirements” rule from April 9, 2024 would no longer apply anywhere in the U.S.

In everyday terms, this means the federal government would not require a specific number of crew members on trains. Railroads and other laws would decide crew sizes instead of this federal rule.

• Who is affected: Rail workers, rail companies, and communities along rail lines.
• What changes: The federal crew-size rule is canceled; those federal requirements would have no force or effect.
• When: If enacted, the 2024 rule would be nullified.