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Track and Structures Technical Bulletin T-26-01, Final Rule: Repealing the Runoff Parameter from FRA’s Track Surface Requirements for Track Classes 1 through 5, Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 213

Document Series:
Technical Bulletins
Author:
  • Federal Railroad Administration
Bulletin Number
T-26-01
Discipline
Track
Subject:
Track
Keywords:
Runoff, track, surface, Part 213, final rule, inspection
Bulletin Number
T-26-01
Discipline
Track
Document
RRS-260521-030_runoff_technical_bulletin_0.pdf (153.36 KB)

 Paragraph (a) of section 213.63 requires each track owner to maintain the surface of its track within certain parameters On May 28, 2026, a final rule was published that removed the parameter for runoff.


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Effective Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Issued Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026