It is the intent and purpose of this section and §§ 23-12-902 — 23-12-910 and 23-12-912 to reenact those provisions of law relating to railroads which were repealed by Acts 1961, No. 170 [repealed], and to place railroads on an equal basis with other persons, firms, and corporations with respect to comparative negligence.
Legislative intent
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-901 — under Operation and Maintenance of Railroads.
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-12-901