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H.R. 2095, the Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act 0f 2007, is a landmark piece of legislation that was introduced last week by Congressman Jim Oberstar (D-MN) and Congresswoman Corrine Brown (D-FL). Along with outlining the mission for the Federal Railroad Administration (termed re-authorization) the legislation seeks to accomplish the following important goals that would have a strong positive impact on the livelihoods of locomotive engineers and all railroad employees:

1 - AMENDS THE HOURS OF SERVICE ACT

2 - ELIMINATES LIMBO TIME

3 - ELIMINATES CAMP CARS FOR MAINTENANCE OF WAY WORKERS

4 - INCLUDES STRONG WHISTLE BLOWER PROTECTIONS

5 - ADDRESSES THE ISSUE OF DARK TERRITORY

6 - ADDRESSES HIGHWAY/RAIL GRADE CROSSING SAFETY

7 - REDESIGNATES THE FRA AS THE FEDERAL RAIL SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

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