Senator John Fetterman and Congressman Chris Deluzio, both from Pennsylvania, are supporting bipartisan measures aimed at increasing safety guidelines for rail operators that are hauling hazardous materials. Fetterman is a co-sponsor of the Railway Safety Act of 2026 in the U.S. Senate, and Deluzio introduced an identical version of the bill in the House this week. The legislation would require more safety detectors to be placed along rail lines, set stricter rules for inspections, require a minimum of two crew members for train operation, and more. Lawmakers began looking into railroad safety enhancements following the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio in February of 2023.
Wednesday 4th March 2026
