Bill
SR 410
SR 410 urges the FRA to deny CSX's Trip Optimizer 'Zero-to-Zero' request, citing safety risks and crew concerns; advisory, nonbinding resolution (Part A).
Status: Resolution Adopted
Introduced: April 11, 2025
Classification: Senate Resolution (non‑binding)
Primary Sponsors: Kenya Wicks; Sonya Halpern; Kim Jackson; Elena Parent; Ed Harbison; Nikki Merritt; Sheikh Rahman; Derek Mallow; Nan Orrock; Harold Jones II; Tonya Anderson; Gail Davenport; Steve McClure (and others; later listed as “Co‑Sponsor All Senators”)
Note on document: The public text associated with SR 410 contains two distinct subjects. One section is a state senate resolution urging the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to deny CSX’s request to use a “Zero‑to‑Zero” feature of Trip Optimizer. The other section is a memorial resolution mourning the death of Robert “Bob” Pivoroff Sr. This summary treats both components separately and clarifies their purpose and effects.
Purpose and intent
- The resolution urges the Federal Railroad Administration to deny CSX Transportation’s application to use Trip Optimizer’s “Zero‑to‑Zero” feature, which would allow an automated cruise‑control system to automatically start and stop trains between zero and nine miles per hour.
Key provisions / assertions
- Expresses safety concerns about delegating brake control and low‑speed operations to an automated algorithm.
- Cites the FRA’s 2024 two‑person crew rule (establishing two‑person crews and generally barring engineer‑only operation) and characterizes Trip Optimizer with Air Brake Control as a step toward autonomous train operation.
- Notes that Zero‑to‑Zero has been tested on roughly 25% of CSX territory (per the text) and argues that systemwide implementation is premature.
- Raises workforce and training concerns: claims the technology could reduce opportunities for engineers to develop and maintain manual operating skills.
- Asserts operational problems (in the resolution language) including daily malfunctions, excessive draft/buff forces, and risks such as train separation, blocked crossings, delayed emergency response, and derailments.
Who would be affected
- CSX (applicant), locomotive engineers and conductors, communities along CSX lines, and FRA regulatory decision‑making. The resolution is advisory/expressive and does not change law or FRA authority.
Effect and enforcement
- Non‑binding: it is a formal statement urging a federal agency action; it does not impose legal requirements.
Purpose and intent
- A traditional memorial resolution mourning the death of Robert “Bob” Pivoroff Sr. (born Oct 12, 1949; died July 21, 2025) and extending condolences to his family and friends.
Key provisions
- Summarizes biographical details: military service (U.S. Army, 1969–1970), places of residence, work history, personal interests (fishing, coin collecting), and survivors.
- Resolves that the Senate mourns his passing and directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to his family.
Effect and enforcement
- Ceremonial/expressive; no legal or regulatory effect.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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