Action
Notice of informal safety inquiry.
Summary
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will conduct an informal safety inquiry concerning a proposal by the Wisconsin Central Ltd. (WC) to expand its use of one-person crews and remote-control locomotive operations. The United Transportation Union (UTU) has filed two petitions for emergency orders requesting that: (1) FRA prohibit the WC from using one-person crews; and (2) FRA prohibit the use of remote control locomotive operations by the WC and all other railroads. FRA intends to collect information to help it determine whether emergency, regulatory, or other action is necessary. FRA asks interested parties to comment on these subjects.