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Publications iconKansas Register

Volume 42 - Issue 42 - October 19, 2023

State of Kansas

Department of Transportation

Permanent Administrative Regulation

Article 43.—TRAIN CREW REQUIREMENTS

36-43-1. Crew requirements; exceptions. (a) Each entity operating a railroad in Kansas shall maintain at least two crew members in the control compartment of the lead locomotive unit of each train.

(b) Compliance with subsection (a) shall not be required during switching operations, brake testing, or safety inspections; while stopped at a customer location; or while reducing the number of cars in a train when on a siding track. (Authorized by K.S.A. 66-1,216 and K.S.A. 75-5078; implementing K.S.A. 66-105, K.S.A. 66-1,215, and K.S.A. 66-1,216; effective Nov. 3, 2023.)

Calvin Reed
Secretary
Department of Transportation

Doc. No. 051579