An Act to Require Train Axle Bearing Sensors to Be Installed on Passenger Rail Lines

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This bill requires that "hotbox detectors," which are sensors that identify overheated train axle bearings, be installed every 20 miles on passenger rail lines in Maine. This change would take effect starting January 1, 2027, aiming to improve safety on these train routes.

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