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Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) has asked the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver from certain safety regulations for railroad signal and train control systems. They specifically want to use locomotives equipped with Positive Train Control (PTC) but not cab signal equipment in certain areas, from milepost RY 0.0 to RY 21.9 in the Royalton Branch of the Keystone Division. The request, documented under Docket Number FRA-2021-0021, invites public comments until April 8, 2021, either online, by fax, mail, or hand delivery. The FRA does not plan to hold a public hearing unless there are specific requests suggesting one is needed.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has released a notice regarding a request from Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to amend its positive train control (PTC) system. LIRR is seeking FRA's approval to temporarily discontinue its Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System II (ACSES II) in order to set up a construction zone. Members of the public are invited to comment on this request by April 7, 2025, via the regulations.gov website. The FRA will review the comments and decide whether to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the request based on the feedback and the necessity of the proposed modifications.

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.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced that the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) submitted a request on February 3, 2025, to modify its Positive Train Control (PTC) system. This request, if approved, would allow SFRTA to temporarily disable its PTC system to upgrade outdated signal equipment. The public is invited to review and comment on this request by March 24, 2025, through the online portal, and FRA will consider all feedback before making a decision.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation, announced that the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) submitted an updated Positive Train Control Safety Plan (PTCSP) on October 30, 2024. TRE seeks approval for its Interoperable Electronic Train Management System (I-ETMS) to be certified as a "mixed" positive train control system. The FRA invites the public to comment on this request by February 10, 2025, to help guide their decision making. Comments can be submitted online, and the FRA will consider them before making final decisions, although responses to every comment are not guaranteed.