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Federal Railroad Administration; deny CSX's request to become the first railroad to use Trip Optimizer's Zero-to-Zero feature; urge

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House Resolution 661 (Georgia, 2025) has only been introduced and has not been adopted. If adopted, the House would urge the Federal Railroad Administration to deny CSX's request to be the first railroad to use Trip Optimizer's Zero-to-Zero feature. That feature lets a cruise-control system automatically start and stop trains, moving from zero to nine miles per hour. The resolution's findings say that algorithms cannot replace a trained engineer's skill and judgment, and that relying only on technology to control brakes is dangerous. It says Trip Optimizer with Air Brake Control is a precursor to autonomous train operation. It notes the FRA's 2024 two-person crew rule. It says Zero-to-Zero has been tested on only about 25 percent of CSX territory. It says the feature keeps engineers from building and maintaining their skills. It also says Trip Optimizer malfunctions daily, which can cause train separation, blocked crossings, delayed emergency vehicles, and derailments. The resolution also directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press. It is non-binding and creates no state law or regulation.

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