The Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act makes it a federal crime to assault or intimidate crew members on passenger trains, bringing train crew protections in line with existing federal protections for aircraft crew members. The bill applies to engineers, conductors, onboard personnel, and station workers on both intercity and commuter rail services, and covers incidents occurring onboard trains, on platforms, or in rail stations. Violations carry penalties of up to 8 years in prison and fines, with enhanced penalties of up to 20 years in prison if a dangerous weapon is used in the assault or intimidation. The legislation does not establish new funding mechanisms or implementation timelines. Senators Tammy Duckworth and John Hoeven introduced this bill in January 2026, and it was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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