An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in railroads, providing for train length; and imposing penalties.

HB 539 sets a maximum length of 8,500 feet for freight trains operated by railroads in Pennsylvania, directly affecting rail companies transporting goods within the state. The bill prohibits trains exceeding this length unless federal law requires an exception, which the state Public Utility Commission may allow under specific conditions. Violations incur escalating fines: $5,000-$10,000 for a first offense, increasing to $15,000-$20,000 for subsequent offenses within three years. Collected fines must be deposited into the state General Fund to support enforcement of this law.