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Positive Train Control Systems; Final Rule Amendments

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Positive Train Control Systems

FRA is issuing regulations implementing a requirement of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 that defines criteria for certain passenger and freight rail lines requiring the implementation of positive train control (PTC) systems. This final rule includes required functionalities of PTC...

Passenger Train Emergency Systems; Emergency Communication, Emergency Egress, and Rescue Access

This final rule is intended to further the safety of passenger train occupants through both enhancements and additions to FRA�s existing requirements for emergency systems on passenger trains. In this final rule, FRA is enhancing existing requirements for emergency window exits and establishing...

Standards for Development and Use of Processor-Based Signal and Train Control Systems

FRA is issuing a performance standard for the development and use of processor-based signal and train control systems. The rule also covers systems which interact with highway-rail grade-crossing warning systems. The rule establishes requirements for notifying FRA prior to installation and for...

Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness

FRA is issuing minimum Federal safety standards for the preparation, adoption, and implementation of emergency preparedness plans by railroads connected with the operation of passenger trains, including all railroads hosting the operations of rail passenger service. The rule also requires each...

Passenger Equipment Safety Standards; Front-End Strength of Cab Cars and Multiple-Unit Locomotives

Passenger Equipment Safety Standards; Miscellaneous Amendments and Attachment of Safety Appliances on Passenger Equipment

FRA is amending its existing regulations in an effort to address various mechanical issues relevant to the manufacture, efficient utilization, and safe operation of passenger equipment and trains that have arisen since FRA�s original issuance of the Passenger Equipment Safety Standards. The...

Hours of Service of Railroad Employees; Substantive Regulations for Train Employees Providing Commuter and Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation; Conforming Amendments to Recordkeeping Requirements

Passenger Equipment Safety Standards; Response to Petitions for Reconsideration on Fire Safety

This document responds to petitions for reconsideration of the fire safety portion of FRA�s May 12, 1999 final rule establishing comprehensive Federal safety standards for railroad passenger equipment. This document amends and clarifies the final rule.

Passenger Equipment Safety Standards; Response to Petitions for Reconsideration

This document responds to certain of the petitions for reconsideration of FRA�s May 12, 1999 final rule establishing comprehensive Federal safety standards for railroad passenger equipment. This document clarifies and amends the final rule.

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