Federal Railroad Administration
23 Federal Register documents from Federal Railroad Administration, last 60 days.
Notice of Petition for Waiver of Compliance
This document extends the period for public comment regarding the CSX Transportation Inc. (CSXT) petition for relief from certain regulations concerning inspections performed by qualified mechanical inspectors (QMIs).
Notice of Petition for Waiver of Compliance
This document extends the period for public comment regarding the Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) petition for relief from certain regulations concerning inspections performed by qualified mechanical inspectors (QMIs).
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and its implementing regulations, this notice announces that FRA is forwarding the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes the information collection and its expected ...
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and its implementing regulations, this notice announces that FRA is forwarding the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes the information collection and its expected ...
Denton County Transportation Authority's Request To Amend Its Positive Train Control Safety Plan and Positive Train Control System
This document provides the public with notice that, on October 12, 2026, the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) submitted a request for amendment (RFA) to its FRA-approved Positive Train Control Safety Plan (PTCSP) to transition to an integrated dispatch system. The purpose of the transition is to eliminate ...
Petition for Waiver of Compliance and Notice of Public Hearing
On July 3, 2025, FRA published notice that Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CPKC) petitioned FRA for relief from certain regulations concerning air brake testing. In this notice, FRA is announcing a public hearing to allow interested persons the opportunity to provide comments on the petition. FRA is also ...
Notice of Petition for Extension of Special Approval
This document provides the public notice that the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration MARC Train Service (MACZ), petitioned FRA to extend a special approval of an alternate standard for periodic brake equipment maintenance.
Joint Application Package From the State of Utah to the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program and Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Assigning Environmental Responsibilities to the State
This notice announces that FRA and FTA (Agencies) have received and reviewed an application package from the State of Utah (State), Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), requesting participation in the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program (Program). Under the Program, the Agencies may assign, and a ...
Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System
This document provides the public notice that the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) petitioned FRA seeking approval to discontinue or modify a signal system.
Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System
This document provides the public notice that BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) petitioned FRA seeking approval to modify a signal system by removing fixed derails on a line segment protected by Positive Train Control (PTC).
Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System
This document provides the public notice that the Indiana & Ohio Railway Company (IORY) petitioned FRA seeking approval to discontinue or modify a signal system.
Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System
This document provides the public notice that New Jersey Transit Rail Operations, Inc. (NJ Transit) petitioned FRA seeking approval to discontinue or modify a signal system.
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's Request To Amend Its Positive Train Control System
This document provides the public with notice that, on September 24, 2026, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) submitted a request for amendment (RFA) to its FRA-certified positive train control (PTC) system to install Construction Zone (CZ) Transponders on its Worcester Main Line (WML) segment ...
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
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 ...
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
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 ...
Safety Advisory 2025-02; Track Is Clear Determination During Shoving or Pushing Movements Across Highway-Rail Grade Crossings Equipped Only With Flashing Lights or Passive Warning Devices (Supplement)
On December 12, 2025, in response to a series of accidents involving operations requiring crew members to make "track is clear" determinations before shoving or pushing movements across highway-rail grade crossings (crossings) equipped only with flashing lights or passive warning devices, FRA published Safety Advisory ...
Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program; Ohio Department of Transportation Audit Report
This notice announces and solicits comments on the draft audit report for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). The Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program allows a State to assume FRA's environmental responsibilities for environmental review, consultation, and compliance under the National ...
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
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 ...
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
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 ...
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
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 ...
Notice of Petition for Waiver of Compliance
This document provides the public notice that Delmarva Central Railroad Company (DCR) petitioned FRA for relief from certain regulations concerning a movable bridge.
Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System
This document provides the public notice that Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NS) petitioned FRA seeking approval to discontinue or modify a signal system.
Notice of Petition for Modification of Waiver of Compliance
This document provides the public notice that Stone Gables Estates, doing business as Harrisburg, Lincoln & Lancaster Railroad (HLLR), petitioned FRA for a modification of existing relief from certain regulations concerning safety glazing and safety appliances on a locomotive.