1 Jul 2025
🚂Proposed Rule to Remove Stenciling for Tourist-Use Freight Cars
Removing Stenciling Requirement for Freight Cars Used for Tourist, Historic, Excursion, Educational, Recreational, or Private Purposes and Not Interchanged
Summary
FRA proposes to exclude railroad freight cars used exclusively for tourist, historic, excursion, educational, recreational, or private purposes and that are not interchanged from the requirement that all restricted freight cars, including cars more than 50 years old, be stenciled with specific information.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Railroad Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The proposed rule removes stenciling requirements for certain freight cars, resulting in reduced compliance costs for businesses in the tourist, historic, and recreational rail sectors. This regulatory relief can offer significant savings and operational flexibility for affected owners and operators.