Search Results for keywords:"Amtrak"

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  • 2025-04272 — Notice of Petition To Modify a Waiver of Compliance
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12446
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is informing the public that the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, known as Amtrak, has asked for a change to a previous agreement. This agreement currently requires Amtrak to limit speeds to 125 mph when passing maintenance areas on certain tracks. Amtrak believes its new safety plans, like better barriers and technology, will allow them to safely increase speeds to 160 mph in designated zones. People can share their opinions or comments about this request until April 16, 2025, on the regulations.gov website.

    Simple Explanation

    Amtrak wants to go faster on certain train tracks by using new safety tools, and people can say what they think about this change until April 16, 2025.

  • 2021-03203 — Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10067
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) of the Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on a proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This request involves developing new metrics and standards to evaluate the performance of intercity passenger trains, like those operated by Amtrak. The FRA asks for comments on several aspects of this information collection, including its necessity, efficiency, and how it might be enhanced or simplified. Comments should be submitted by March 22, 2021, to ensure they are fully considered.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Railroad Administration wants people to give their thoughts about a new way to check how well trains like Amtrak are doing, kind of like giving a report card for trains. They're asking for helpful ideas about this by March 22, 2021, and want to make sure it's not too confusing for anyone.

  • 2024-30601 — The National Railroad Passenger Corporation's Request for Amendment to Its Positive Train Control Type Approval and System Certification
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104606
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced that on December 11, 2024, Amtrak submitted a request to modify its Positive Train Control (PTC) system, specifically to add new testing instructions related to signal apparatuses and systems. This request may require FRA's approval for changes to an already certified PTC system. FRA is inviting the public to comment on this request by January 13, 2025, and all submissions will be available on the regulations.gov website. Comments received will help FRA make a decision regarding the approval of the proposed modifications.

    Simple Explanation

    The train company Amtrak wants to make changes to its safety system to add new testing instructions for signals, and the train bosses want to know what people think about these changes before they decide yes or no by a deadline next year.

  • 2024-28284 — The National Railroad Passenger Corporation's Request To Amend Its Positive Train Control Safety Plan and Positive Train Control System
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95901
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced that the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) is seeking to amend its Positive Train Control Safety Plan. Amtrak wants to increase the maximum speed of its trains from 150 miles per hour to 160 miles per hour. The FRA is inviting public comments on this request before December 23, 2024. The proposed changes involve Amtrak’s Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System II and may lead to modifications of existing train control systems.

    Simple Explanation

    Amtrak, the train company, wants to make its trains go a little bit faster, from 150 miles an hour to 160 miles an hour, and people can tell the train safety group what they think about this idea until December 23, 2024.