April 15, 2019: (FR) Railroad Noise Emission Compliance Regulations
The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a final rule eliminating the requirement for some locomotives to display a badge or tag certifying […]
Category: FRA HazMat Alerts
April 11, 2019: Petition for Waiver of Compliance
Union Pacific Railroad submitted a petition to FRA seeking a waiver of compliance from 49 CFR 229.21, Daily inspections. Union Pacific would like […]
December 28, 2018: Drug and Alcohol Testing: Determination of Minimum Random Testing Rates for 2019
The Federal Railroad Administration issued a notification of determination regarding the minimum annual drug and alcohol testing rates for covered employees and […]
November 20, 2018: (SA) Safety Advisory Related to Temporary Signal Suspensions
The Federal Railroad Administration issued a Safety Advisory regarding railroad operations under temporary signal suspensions. The advisory suggests using industry best practices […]
November 14, 2018: Petition for Waiver of Compliance
The American Short Line Railroad Association has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration for an amended waiver of compliance regarding the hours of […]
September 25, 2018: (HM-251F)(FR) Removal of Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brake System Requirements for High Hazard Flammable Unit Trains
Upon determining that the requirements were not economically justified, PHMSA and FRA have issued a final rule that will remove the requirements […]
September 25, 2018: Notice of Funding Opportunity for Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements; Extension
The Federal Railroad Administration has extended the deadline on applications for the Fiscal Year 2018 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements program. The […]
September 17, 2018: Correcting Amendment Issued on Hours of Service Recordkeeping Final Rule
The Federal Railroad Administration published a final rule on August 29, 2018, to reduce the paperwork burden resulting from compliance with the […]
September 12, 2018: Notice of Funding Opportunity for Positive Train Control Systems Grants Under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program
The Federal Railroad Administration issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligible PTC systems projects under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety […]
July 27, 2018: (SA) Addressing Electrode-Induced Rail Pitting From Pressure Electric Welding
The Federal Railroad Administration issued a safety advisory reminding railroads and contractors that improper electrode contact with the rail during welding can […]