Search Results for keywords:"railroad regulations"

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  • 2025-03363 — Notice of Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11089
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced that the Association of American Railroads (AAR) has requested an extension of relief from certain safety regulations for rail cars with end-of-car cushioning units. The AAR wants to keep using these rail cars even if they show minor leaks, as long as a condition indicator shows the cushioning unit is still working. They argue that this waiver has helped protect workers and avoid unnecessary repairs. The public can submit their comments on this request until April 2, 2025, through the official regulations website.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is thinking about letting train cars with special springs keep rolling even if they have tiny leaks, as long as a little gadget says they're still working okay. People can say what they think about this idea until April next year.

  • 2021-01947 — Petition for Waiver of Compliance
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7612
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railroad (BRG) has asked the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to change its waiver of compliance from certain railway safety regulations. The request involves extending the track covered under the waiver by three miles to improve efficiency and security for train inspections. This change is meant to help expedite processes and support trade between the U.S. and Mexico. The public is invited to submit comments on the petition before March 15, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railroad wants to make a change to the rules they need to follow for train safety so they can work faster and easier with trains going between the U.S. and Mexico. People can tell the government what they think about this change until March 15, 2021.

  • 2020-28870 — Amendments to Brake System Safety Standards Governing Operations Using an Electronic Air Brake Slip System
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 3957
    Reading Time:about 88 minutes

    The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) proposes a rule to update brake system safety standards for trains that use an electronic air brake slip (eABS) system. This new system would allow certain rail cars to travel longer distances between brake tests, specifically up to 2,500 miles rather than the current 1,500 miles, provided the cars meet specific criteria. The proposal includes maintaining extended records of the cars' brake tests and allowing the swapping of blocks of cars in trains without additional tests. This initiative aims to improve efficiency and reduce employee injury risks while still ensuring train safety.

    Simple Explanation

    The train people want to use a new computer system to help check train brakes, so trains can go longer before needing to stop for checks, as long as they have special records in the system. This change might help trains run better and keep workers safer, but people are still figuring out if it's the best idea for everyone, including small businesses and the environment.