Notice 11 Jul 2025 compliance, safety standards, regulations, railroad industry, business operations, federal railroad administration, stenciling, reflectorization

🚂Waiver of Compliance Petition by Whitewater Valley Railroad

This document provides the public notice that Whitewater Valley Railroad (WVRR) petitioned FRA for relief from certain regulations concerning stenciling and reflectorization of rail cars.

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Proposed Rule 1 Jul 2025 compliance, regulations, railroad industry, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, penalties, investigations, recordkeeping, federal railroad administration, railroad safety

🚆Retirement of FRA Forms and Regulatory Updates in 49 CFR Part 225

This proposed rule would retire Form FRA F 6180.107, "Alternative Record for Illnesses Claimed to be Work-Related" (Form 6180.107), and Form FRA F 6180.150, "Highway User Injury Inquiry Form" (Form 6180.150). The proposed rule would also change the record retention period required under FRA's accident reporting regulations and make other technical corrections.

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Proposed Rule 1 Jul 2025 compliance, federal regulations, railroad industry, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, penalties, investigations, railroad safety, electronic submissions, accident reporting

🚂Proposed Amendments to FRA Accident Reporting Regulations

This proposed rule would make various miscellaneous amendments to FRA's accident reporting regulations. Specifically, these amendments would promote submitting documents to FRA electronically, would eliminate redundant regulations, and would allow railroads with additional time to complete certain forms.

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Rule 1 Jul 2025 compliance, transportation, railroad industry, intergovernmental relations, investigations, safety regulations, hazardous materials transportation, federal railroad administration, railroad safety

🚂Administrative Updates to FRA State Safety Regulations

This rule makes administrative updates to FRA's state safety participation regulations, including updating addresses in those regulations.

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Rule 1 Jul 2025 compliance, transportation, federal regulations, safety, railroad industry, penalties, railroads, railroad safety, railroad employees, critical incident stress

🚆Updates to Critical Incident Stress Plans Regulations for Railroads

This rule makes administrative updates to FRA's critical incident stress plans regulations, including updating addresses in those regulations.

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Notice 27 Jun 2025 regulatory compliance, railroad industry, maine, rail transport, operating lease

🚆Cumberland & Knox Railroad's Modified Certificate and Business Impact

Cumberland & Knox Railroad, LLC has applied for a modified certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate part of the Rockland Branch in Maine. This document outlines their operational lease with the state and discussions regarding adjacent rail lines, highlighting essential regulations and agreements that impact their business model and responsibilities.

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Notice 12 May 2025 compliance, transportation, federal regulations, railroad industry, positive train control

🚆Metro-North Railroad Seeks Amendment for Positive Train Control System

This document provides the public with notice that, on May 2, 2025, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) submitted a request for amendment (RFA) to its FRA-approved Positive Train Control Safety Plan (PTCSP) to update its onboard computer (OBC) software to OBC 02.00.0000 Software Baseline for the MNR Siemens Charger Dual Mode Locomotive. FRA is publishing this notice and inviting public comment on MNR's RFA to its PTCSP.

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Notice 30 Apr 2025 compliance, regulation, transportation, railroad industry, federal agency, long island rail road

🚆Long Island Rail Road Seeks Extension for Compliance Waiver

This document provides the public notice that Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) petitioned FRA for an extension of relief from certain regulations concerning material modification of railroad interlocking systems.

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Notice 30 Apr 2025 compliance, regulation, railroad industry, surface transportation, california, lease agreements

🚂California Northern Railroad's Lease Amendment with Union Pacific

The California Northern Railroad Company has filed a verified notice of exemption for a lease amendment involving multiple rail lines, extending the operational term and altering commercial conditions. The amendment includes an existing interchange commitment, affecting operations with other carriers, while regulatory compliance is emphasized for revenue thresholds and employee notifications.

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Notice 10 Mar 2025 compliance, federal regulation, information collection, railroad industry, dot, fra

🚆Proposed FRA Information Collection Activities for Railroads

Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and its implementing regulations, FRA seeks approval of the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below. Before submitting this ICR to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, FRA is soliciting public comment on specific aspects of the activities identified in the ICR.

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