H.R. 2807 (Introduced in House) — Train Noise and Vibrations Reduction Act of 2023

Section 1 Short title

This Act may be cited as the “Train Noise and Vibrations Reduction Act of 2023”.

Sec. 2 Recommendations to reduce train noise and vibrations near homes

(a)

In general— Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall develop and submit to Congress a report containing—

(1)

recommendations to reduce train noise and vibrations near homes; and

(2)

estimates of the costs and benefits of each such recommendation.

(b)

Contents— The report required under subsection (a) shall, at a minimum, include such recommendations regarding—

(1)

modifications to trains and tracks;

(2)

modifications to train and track maintenance procedures;

(3)

speed limits for trains;

(4)

mitigation measures between tracks and homes;

(5)

the distance required between tracks and homes;

(6)

limits on the number of trains;

(7)

limits on the number of cars on trains;

(8)

limits on hours of operations;

(9)

building noise insulation; and

(10)

modifications to soil conditions.

Train Noise and Vibrations Reduction Act of 2023

Section 1 Short title

Sec. 2 Recommendations to reduce train noise and vibrations near homes

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