http:https://www.congressweb.com/SMART_Transportation Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:57:34 GMT http:https://www.congressweb.com/SMART_Transportation/125 <div><strong>RAILWAY SAFETY ACT of 2026 Update</strong>. Currently there are 8 U.S. Senator (4 from each party) who have sponsored the <strong>Bi-Partisan</strong><strong> Railway Safety Act of 2026</strong>.This bill delivers sweeping reforms across rail safety, hazardous materials emergency preparedness, inspections, long train safety reviews, 2-person minimum freight train crews, blocked crossings limitations, and federal regulation governing defect detection systems.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>SMART-TD's focus is on the Republican Members of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee</strong>. Take Action Today and send a message to your U.S. Senator and ask them to co-sponsor rail safety.</div> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT http:https://www.congressweb.com/SMART_Transportation/125 http:https://www.congressweb.com/SMART_Transportation/124 <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>RAILWAY SAFETY ACT of 2026 Update</strong>. Currently there are 7 states (8 U.S. Senators) who have sponsored/cosponsored the bipartisan Railway Safety Act of 2026.This bill delivers sweeping reforms across rail safety, hazardous materials emergency preparedness, inspections, long train safety reviews, 2-person minimum freight train crews, blocked crossings limitations, and federal regulation governing defect detection systems. <u>Take Action Today and send a message to your U.S. Senator(s) and thank them for being a consistent supporter of railway safety.</u></div> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT http:https://www.congressweb.com/SMART_Transportation/124