January 30, 2020: Notice of Program Approval: Norfolk Southern Railway Company
The Federal Railroad Administration issued a notice to explain its reason for approving a petition submitted by Norfolk Southern Railway Company. The […]
Month: January 2020
January 30, 2020: Petition for Waiver of Compliance
BNSF Railway submitted a request for a second extension from the 2 year periodic testing requirements regarding locking tests. According to BNSF, […]
January 30, 2020: Petition for Waiver of Compliance
CSX Transportation, Inc. submitted a petition for waiver of compliance regarding 49 CFR part 232, Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and […]
January 23, 2020: Drug and Alcohol Testing: Determination of Minimum Random Testing Rates for 2020
The Federal Railroad Administration announced the minimum annual random drug and alcohol testing rates for both covered employees and maintenance of way […]
January 16, 2020: Notice of Applications for Modifications to Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received five applications for modifications to special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on any application […]
January 16, 2020: Notice of Applications for New Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received six new applications for special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on any application until […]
January 15, 2020: Miscellaneous Amendments to Brake System Safety Standards and Codification of Waivers
The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing revisions to the regulations regarding brake inspections, tests, and equipment. The changes include incorporating relief from […]
January 15, 2020: Petition for Waiver of Compliance
DPS Electronics, Inc., a Montana based company that designs and manufactures train telemetry and test equipment, has petition FRA for an extension […]
January 12, 2020: Train Cars Piled Up Along Track Following Derailment in Wisconsin
A Union Pacific train derailed near Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Sunday afternoon. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the derailment and […]
January 9, 2020: Establishment of an Emergency Relief Docket for Calendar Year 2020
The Federal Railroad Administration announced the establishment of the emergency relief docket for 2020. The ERD lists the procedures for handling petitions […]