The Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2025 extends federal duty hour limitations to railroad yardmaster employees for the first time. Currently, federal law caps the hours that train employees can work, but yardmasters—who supervise and coordinate train and engine operations within rail yards—are not covered by these same protections. This bill amends federal transportation law to include yardmasters under the existing duty hour restrictions, ensuring they face the same work-hour limits as train operators. The legislation was introduced in June 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. No specific funding or implementation timeline is outlined in the bill text, as it primarily modifies existing regulatory requirements rather than creating new spending programs.
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