(6)4.4.5 Destruction of Railway Equipment

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A person is guilty of Destruction of Railway Equipment under this subsection if he or she willfully:

(a) damages, tampers with, disables, or destroys any railway equipment, track, signal system, or supporting infrastructure used in the operation of rail transportation; and

(b) does so without lawful authority or consent; and

(c) the act creates a substantial risk to the safety of rail passengers, employees, or the public, or materially disrupts the operation of the railway system.

(d) Definition of “Railway Equipment”: For purposes of this subsection, “railway equipment” includes, but is not limited to:

  • Locomotives, railcars, or rolling stock;
  • Rails, tracks, switches, or crossings;
  • Signaling and communication systems integral to rail operation;
  • Rail yards, maintenance facilities, and related infrastructure necessary for safe and lawful train operations.

Destruction of Railway Equipment is a Class B Felony.