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.