Railroads; prohibiting operation of trains exceeding a certain length. Effective date.

SB 353 limits the maximum length of trains operated by railroad companies in Oklahoma to 8,500 feet or the length of the shortest siding/track on their route, whichever is shorter, and prohibits routinely blocking railroad crossings for more than 10 minutes. Violations trigger fines starting at $500 per foot of excess length, with higher penalties up to $250,000 for repeated or grossly negligent violations causing harm. Fines collected under this bill are deposited into the state Transportation Fund. The law takes effect on November 1, 2025.