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Sunday, March 15, 2026
Operating Crew Review Board Petition of UPRR Conductor Mickey Guthrie
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is reviewing a petition from Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) regarding the conductor certification of Mickey Guthrie. This case involves a notice of certificate suspension and an appeal process, indicating an enforcement action related to operational standards.
FRA Approval of Onboard Software for PTCSP System
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has approved a revision to the onboard software for the Positive Train Control System (PTCSP). This approval relates to software version 7.0.4.0 for the FECRWY and BTF RFA systems.
FRA - Georgia Central Railroad Risk Assessment Petition
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has received a petition from Georgia Central Railroad concerning a risk assessment for one-man crew operations. This notice serves to make the petition publicly available for review and comment.
First Coast Railroad Petition and Risk Assessment
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has received a special approval petition and a one-man crew risk assessment from First Coast Railroad. These documents are available for public review on regulations.gov.
FRA Invites Public Comment on NIRC PTC System Amendment Request
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has published a notice inviting public comment on a request from the Northeast Illinois Regional Corporation (NIRC) to amend its Positive Train Control (PTC) system. NIRC seeks approval for two planned system outages to support network maintenance and firewall upgrades.
FRA Approval of PTCSP System Onboard Software
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has approved Revision 7.0.4.0 of the RRS-250309-001 FECRWY and BTF RFA to PTCSP System Onboard Software. This approval relates to docket numbers FRA-2015-0062 and FRA-2022-0098.
FRA Notice: Union Pacific Railroad Waiver Petition for Big Boy Locomotive
The FRA has issued a notice regarding Union Pacific Railroad's petition for a waiver from certain cab signal regulations to operate its historic Big Boy locomotive. Public comments on the petition are due by April 3, 2026.
FRA Decision Letter
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a decision letter related to docket FRA-2020-0033. This notice provides a final decision on the matter, with the document dated March 2026.
FRA Notice: RBMN Petition for Waiver on Rail Car Stenciling and Reflectorization
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a notice regarding a petition for waiver filed by Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad (RBMN). RBMN seeks relief from certain regulations concerning the stenciling and reflectorization of rail cars, specifically for caboose RBMN 478044. The public comment period for this petition closes on April 6, 2026.
FRA Decision Letter for Docket FRA-2025-0591
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has posted a decision letter related to docket FRA-2025-0591. The document is available for review on regulations.gov.
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