The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced that Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) revised its request to replace wheelsets on rail cars without performing the single car air brake test, as part of their In-train Wheelset Replacement Program. This request was updated on January 24, 2025, and now proposes expanding the program to include their Laredo Yard in Texas. CPKC aims to address wheel defects proactively and has support from the Brotherhood Railway Carmen Division. The public is invited to submit comments on this proposal until March 24, 2025, via the regulations.gov website.
Simple Explanation
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) wants to change train wheels without doing a special brake test, and they're asking for permission to do this in more places. People can give their opinions about this until March 24, 2025.