Michigan Government Watch

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Railroad safety

Current understanding

Michigan’s regulatory framework for railroad operations and safety, rooted in 1993 PA 354 (MCL 462.101 - 462.451). Emerging legislative activity includes provisions for wayside detector systems — trackside sensors that monitor passing trains for defects such as overheated bearings, dragging equipment, or wheel issues.

Evidence log

2026-05-13 — Transportation: railroads; minimum freight train operating crew size; require. Amends 1993 PA 354 (MCL 462.101 - 462.451) by adding sec. 352.: SB0958 (introduced) would amend 1993 PA 354 by adding sec. 352 to require a minimum operating crew size on freight trains in Michigan. (novelty: 3)

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Contributing findings

Legislative introduced

Transportation: railroads; minimum freight train operating crew size; require. Amends 1993 PA 354 (MCL 462.101 - 462.451) by adding sec. 352.

13-may-2026 novelty 3 per-area 3 strengthens

Legislative introduced

Transportation: railroads; wayside detector systems; provide for. Amends 1993 PA 354 (MCL 462.101 - 462.451) by adding secs. 280, 281, 282, 283, 284 & 285.

13-may-2026 novelty 2 per-area 2 introduces

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