H.R. 854, also known as the "Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act" or the "DERAIL Act," directs the Secretary of Transportation to define what constitutes a "high-hazard flammable train" within 90 days of the act's passage. This definition will include...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 854 wants train rules to be safer by making the government decide what a "high-hazard flammable train" is, especially if it carries dangerous liquids or gases, and says train companies need to quickly tell the right people if one crashes.