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10 May 2021

STB Proceeding Filings

Gulf Coast Amtrak Service Proceeding (FD 36496) – FRA/DOT Filing 302296

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Abstract:

Filing 302296 by DOT & FRA; submitted May 10th, 2021: DOT & FRA expressed the interest of passenger rail to the Biden-Harris administration and importance of...

14 Dec 2020

Final Rule

49 CFR Part 234: State Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Action Plans

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

11 Dec 2020

Final Rule

49 CFR Parts 218, 221, and 232: Miscellaneous Amendments to Brake System Safety Standards and Codification of Waivers

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: 49 CFR Parts 218, 221, and 232

Abstract:

FRA is revising its regulations governing brake inspections, tests, and equipment. The changes include the incorporation of relief from various provisions provided in long-...

10 Dec 2020

Proposed Rule

49 CFR Part 270 and 271: Fatigue Risk Management Programs for Certain Passenger and Freight Railroads

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Abstract:

The version of the notice of proposed rulemaking posted to FRA’s website is not intended to constitute the official version of the rule.  The official...

11 Sep 2020

Final Rule

49 CFR Part 299: Texas Central Railroad High-Speed Rail Safety Standards

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Abstract:

Below is the pre-publication version of the final rule and ROD as submitted for publication to the Federal Register.’