§ 5.5-110
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. § 5.5-110 (2026)
Title 5.5. Railroad Safety and Health
Subtitle 1
§ 5.5-110LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A railroad company may not transport an employee to or from work on a caboose or locomotive unless the railroad company provides a fixed seat with a back support for the employee.
(b)
To protect the health and safety of employees, a railroad company shall:
(1)
install and maintain water or chemical toilet facilities on each caboose used for service beyond a 15-mile radius from a point of dispatchment within the State for use by employees, unless the caboose is a temporary substitute for one regularly used for the service; and
(2)
enclose all toilet fixtures, within the caboose, in a separate compartment of sufficient dimensions that is ventilated properly.
(c)
(1)
This subsection does not apply to any caboose:
(i)
operated on tracks of less than standard gauge;
(ii)
normally used only during daylight hours;
(iii)
operated only within a 20-mile radius from point of dispatchment; or
(iv)
temporarily substituted for a regular caboose.
(2)
To protect the health and safety of employees, the Commissioner shall require each railroad company to install and maintain:
(i)
two or more electric marker lights on the rear of each caboose in service; and
(ii)
one electric light for clerical work within each caboose in service, for which the railroad company shall determine the source of electricity and type of appliance.
(d)
A railroad company may not have a common towel or common drinking cup available for use on property of the railroad company.
(e)
(1)
In this section, “railroad train” has the meaning stated in § 21–101 of the Transportation Article.
(2)
(i)
This subsection applies to a railroad train used in connection with the movement of railroad freight that shares the same rail corridor as a high–speed passenger or commuter train.
(ii)
This subsection does not apply to a railroad train used in connection with the movement of railroad freight involving:
(1)
hostler service; or
(2)
utility employees in yard service.
(3)
A railroad train used in connection with the movement of railroad freight may not be operated in the State unless the railroad train has a crew of at least two individuals.
(4)
(i)
Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a person who willfully violates this subsection is subject to a civil penalty assessed by the Commissioner of:
(1)
except as provided in item 2 of this subparagraph, a fine not to exceed $10,000; or
(2)
if the person previously committed a willful violation within the immediately preceding 3 years, a fine not to exceed $25,000.
(ii)
A railroad company shall be solely responsible for the actions of the agents or employees of the railroad company that violate this subsection.