The Kansas Senate stood up to the powerful railroad industry Tuesday, passing a bill that would force railroads to run shorter trains in an effort to enhance rail safety.
The chamber voted 27-13 to set aside objections from BNSF Railway to pass a bill from operating any train that exceeds 8,500 feet in length.
The bill also requires rolling stock stored on sidings to be at least . . .
SSJ
This content is restricted to subscribers. Click here to subscribe. Already a subscriber? Click here to login.
