Railroads - As introduced, prohibits a railroad company from allowing a train to obstruct a railroad crossing for more than 30 consecutive minutes; subjects the railroad company to civil penalties for violations. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40; Title 54 and Title 65.

HB 1830 prohibits railroad companies from allowing trains to obstruct specific railroad crossings for more than 30 consecutive minutes. These crossings are defined as primary access points for hospitals, residential neighborhoods, or occupied homes based on traffic counts. Violations trigger civil penalties starting at $1,000 for the first offense, increasing to $3,000 for repeat violations within 18 months at the same location. Collected penalties are allocated with 85% funding local railroad crossing improvements on county or municipal roads, while 15% covers administrative costs.