Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3463: Prohibits railroads from operating trains exceeding 8,500 feet in total length on any main track or branch line
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 389, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to train length restrictions, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 389, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 389.1100, to read as follows: 389.1100. 1. No railroad operating within this state shall operate, or permit to be operated, any train exceeding eight thousand five hundred feet in total length on any main track or branch line. 2. The department of transportation shall have authority to adopt rules and standards to implement and enforce this section, including procedures fo.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 389, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to train length restrictions, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 389, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 389.1100, to read as follows: 389.1100. 1. No railroad operating within this state shall operate, or permit to be operated, any train exceeding eight thousand five hundred feet in total length on any main track or branch line. 2. The department of transportation shall have authority to adopt rules and standards to implement and enforce this section, including procedures for measurement, exemptions for specific routes, and penalties for violations. Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010, that is created under the authority delegated in this section shall become effective only if it complies with and is subject to all of the provisions of chapter 536 and, if applicable, section 536.028. This section and chapter 536 are nonseverable and if any of the powers vested with the general assembly pursuant to chapter 536 to review, to delay the effective date, or to disapprove and annul a rule are subsequently held unconstitutional, then the grant of rulemaking authority and any rule proposed or adopted after August 28, 2026, shall be invalid and void. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter …