The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has extended the comment period for a proposed rule, originally published on October 24, 2024. This rule aims to update the safety standards for railroad tracks, requiring various classes of railroads to use Track Geometry Measurement System technology at certain frequencies. Two associations requested a 60-day extension to better assess the rule's impact, but the FRA granted a 15-day extension, moving the new deadline to January 7, 2025. Public comments are requested and will be published online, with privacy considerations in place.
Simple Explanation
The government wants to make train tracks safer by having railroads check them more often with special machines. They said people could share their thoughts about this plan until January 7, 2025, after giving a shorter extra time to do so than some people wanted.