WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Federal Railroad Administration has issued a proposed rule called: Amendments to Brake System Maintenance and Inspection Requirements.
The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on July 1 by Kyle D. Fields, Chief Counsel.
Summary: FRA proposes to amend its mechanical equipment safety standards related to brake inspections for passenger and freight rail equipment. The proposed changes focus on the incorporation of longstanding waivers for locomotive brake system maintenance and inspection requirements. The amendments are consistent with the mandates of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which require FRA to review and analyze certain longstanding waivers to determine whether incorporating ...