Minnesota State Wire

Klobuchar is a cosponsor of the bipartisan Railway Safety Act of 2023 

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the statement below following the train derailment outside Lancaster.

“Thank you to the local and state emergency management personnel who responded to the train derailment outside Lancaster. While I’m relieved to hear that there were no injuries and there’s no danger to residents at this time, families shouldn’t have to worry that a possible derailment could put them and their community in harm’s way. It’s past time to put in place stronger rail safety standards and more accountability for violations. That’s why I am a cosponsor of the bipartisan Railway Safety Act and I’m working with my colleagues to make sure it becomes law.”

Klobuchar is a cosponsor of the bipartisan Railway Safety Act, which was introduced by U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and JD Vance (R-OH) following the train derailment in East Palestine in February 2023. This legislation will make key updates to improve rail safety protocols, including increasing inspections on trains that carry hazardous materials, requiring rail carriers to have emergency response plans, and increasing penalties for rail companies when crashes happen. Last month, Klobuchar successfully worked to pass the Railway Safety Act through the Senate Commerce Committee, of which she is a member. 

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