SR 122 — A resolution to recognize May 13, 2026, as Rail Day.

SR-122,MICHIGAN As Adopted by Senate, May 13, 2026 SENATE RESOLUTIONSenate NO.Resolution No.

122 Offered by Senators McCann, Shink, McBroom, Bayer, Wojno and Damoose offeredA RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MAY 13 ,2026 , AS RAIL DAY WHEREAS, Michigan serves more than 3,400 miles of freight rail operated by 29 carriers, along with Amtrak passenger service connecting communities across the followingstate resolution:and region;

Aand resolutionWHEREAS, Railroads remain one of the safest and most efficient ways to recognizemove Mayfreight, 13,supporting 2026,Michigan’s aseconomy, Railworkforce, Day.and critical supply chains;

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and Whereas,WHEREAS, RailroadsContinued remaininvestment onein ofinfrastructure, theworkforce safesttraining, and mostadvanced efficienttechnologies wayshas contributed to movesignificant freight,safety supportinggains, Michigan’sincluding economy,nearly workforce,a 20 percent reduction in human-factor-related incidents and criticalrecord-low supplyemployee chains;injury rates;

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and Whereas,WHEREAS,The Continuedrailroad investmentindustry works in infrastructure,close workforcepartnership Railwith Day_SR122_AA_1first ocduezresponders 1and training,local communities to enhance safety and advancedemergency technologiespreparedness, hasincluding contributedthe AskRail mobile application, which provides real-time hazardous materials information to significantemergency safetypersonnel, gains,and includingthe nearlyEmergency aNotification 20System percent(ENS) reductionsignage inposted human-at factor-relatedhighway-rail incidentsgrade andcrossings record-lowto employeeenable injuryrapid rates;reporting and response;

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now,Adopted therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize May 13, 2026,2026. as Rail Day;

andSecretary beof it further Resolved, That we recognize and celebrate the vitalSenate role of a safe, modern, and efficient freight and passenger rail system in supporting Michigan’s economy, public safety, and quality of life.

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