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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 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.

Amtrak PTC System Amendment Request - Public Comment

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is publishing a notice regarding Amtrak's request to amend its Positive Train Control (PTC) system. The agency is inviting public comment on Amtrak's request for a temporary outage to conduct a Back Office Server upgrade.

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.