Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3349: Requires a two-person crew minimum for railroad trains or light engines used in connection with the removal of freight
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 389, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to crew member requirements for certain rail operations, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 389, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 389.1200, to read as follows: 389.1200. 1. For purposes of this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Crew member", an employee of the railroad carrier involved in the operation of a railroad train or light engine. The term does not include hostler service, helper service, or utility employees or contractors; (2) "Helper service", the use of on.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 389, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to crew member requirements for certain rail operations, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 389, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 389.1200, to read as follows: 389.1200. 1. For purposes of this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Crew member", an employee of the railroad carrier involved in the operation of a railroad train or light engine. The term does not include hostler service, helper service, or utility employees or contractors; (2) "Helper service", the use of one or more locomotives to assist another train experiencing mechanical failure or lacking sufficient power to traverse difficult terrain, including travel to and from the point of assistance; (3) "Hostler service", the movement of locomotives not attached to rail cars within a rail yard. 2. Except as provided in subsection 3 of this section, a railroad train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight shall be operated by a crew consisting of not fewer than two qualified crew members. 3. The two-person crew requirement shall not apply (2) Hostler services; or (3) The movement of a train for the purpose of loading or unloading freight, provided the train is operated at a speed not exceeding ten miles per hour. …