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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced that the Alaska Railroad (ARRC) has requested a waiver from certain Federal railroad safety regulations. Specifically, ARRC seeks to join an existing waiver that extends air brake system calibration intervals from 92 days to 184 days for certain locomotives. ARRC argues that aligning calibrations with its maintenance schedule will ensure better accuracy and efficiency. The public is invited to comment on this petition by April 16, 2025, via the regulations.gov website.

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has requested an extension of a waiver from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regarding certain regulations on train employees' hours of service. The waiver would allow LIRR employees more flexibility in their work schedules during specific events, like job selections and timetable updates, which occur twice a year. The unions representing the affected employees support this request. The FRA is accepting public comments on this petition until May 30, 2025.

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.

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) has requested a waiver from certain Federal railroad safety regulations. Specifically, they seek permission to operate positive train control (PTC) equipped locomotives without cab signal system equipment in areas that typically require it, on a segment of the Morrisville Line in Pennsylvania. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is reviewing this request and invites public comment on the matter. Interested parties have until April 8, 2021, to submit their views, with instructions provided on how to do so via mail, fax, or the provided website.

San Diego Trolley Inc. (SDTI) has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for additional waivers from specific railroad safety regulations. The waiver request seeks a five-year extension for existing waivers, with certain changes, to allow SDTI to use alternative safety regulations that align with their operations. These involve sharing tracks with other rail systems in San Diego. Interested parties can submit comments by April 8, 2021, and can request a public hearing if they wish. The FRA welcomes public feedback to help inform their decision.

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) has submitted a petition to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to waive certain rules related to train control systems on a section of their railway. They want permission to use locomotives equipped with positive train control (PTC) but not cab signal systems in specific areas. The public is encouraged to submit comments regarding this petition, and the government will consider all communications received by April 8, 2021. Comments will be made available online for public review.

The Burlington Junction Railway (BJRY) has requested a waiver from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for certain safety regulations under 49 CFR part 223, specifically related to safety glazing standards for an old locomotive. This locomotive, built in 1953, operates in Rochelle, Illinois, at low speeds and currently uses safety laminate glass. Interested parties can submit their comments online or through other specified methods by a given deadline, after which FRA will consider them before making a decision. The FRA does not plan to hold a public hearing unless there's a specific request with a reason by the end of the comment period.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a petition from the Salt Lake City Department of Public Services and the City of North Salt Lake, asking for a temporary waiver from certain safety regulations about railroad crossings. They want a two-year waiver to install new safety devices at two crossings in the Woods Cross Quiet Zone, as these crossings have had no accidents since 1979. Interested parties can send their comments online, which the FRA will consider before making a final decision. Comments should be submitted by March 17, 2025, although later ones might still be reviewed if feasible.

Conrail has requested a waiver extension from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to relax certain testing requirements for microprocessor-based systems in train control. Specifically, they seek to extend the required testing interval for specific technical components from every two years to every four years. The public can submit comments on this request until May 21, 2025, through the website www.regulations.gov. The FRA is not planning a public hearing but will consider written comments or requests for a hearing submitted by the deadline.

San Diego Trolley Incorporated (SDTI) has requested a five-year extension of its existing waiver from certain federal railroad safety regulations to continue operating safely with shared track arrangements. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is reviewing this petition, which is publicly available at regulations.gov, and is seeking comments from interested parties until February 22, 2021. If warranted, a public hearing may be requested in writing. This waiver allows SDTI to maintain its safety standards while operating in conjunction with other rail services in San Diego.