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Federal Railroad Administration: 107 rules and proposed rules since January 2024

73 final rules and 34 proposed rules since January 26, 2024, 4 of them marked significant. Common topics: railroad safety, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, penalties, administrative practice and procedure, railroad employees.

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DocumentTypePublished
National Environmental Policy Act Regulations
2026-17904 · significant
Final ruleSep 1
Permitting Use of Computer-Based, Three-Dimensional Simulation for Periodic Refresher Training on Brake Systems
2026-17792
Final ruleAug 31
Miscellaneous Amendments to FRA's Accident Reporting Regulations
2026-17791
Final ruleAug 31
Retiring Form FRA F 6180.107 and Form FRA F 6180.150
2026-17790
Final ruleAug 31
Repealing Outdated Railroad Workplace Safety Requirements and Making Other Improvements
2026-17789
Final ruleAug 31
Expanding Certain Locomotive Wheel Set Diameter Variations
2026-17788
Final ruleAug 31
Repealing Special Approval Requirement for Freight Cars More Than 50 Years Old
2026-17787
Final ruleAug 31
Enhancing Railroad Discretion in Sounding Locomotive Horns at Passenger Stations
2026-17786
Final ruleAug 31
Amendments to Brake System Maintenance and Inspection Requirements
2026-17784
Final ruleAug 31
Regulatory Relief From Locomotive Horn Sounding Pattern at Public Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
2026-17783
Final ruleAug 31
Regulatory Relief for End of Car Cushioning Units
2026-17782
Final ruleAug 31
High-Speed Train Noise Emission Standards
2026-15724
Proposed ruleAug 3
Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers and Conductors; English Language Proficiency and Other Requirements
2026-15605
Proposed ruleJul 31
Certification of Signal Employees; Extension of Comment Period
2026-14161
Proposed ruleJul 14
Certification of Dispatchers; Extension of Comment Period
2026-14160
Proposed ruleJul 14
Certification of Signal Employees
2026-09792
Proposed ruleMay 15
Certification of Dispatchers
2026-09791
Proposed ruleMay 15
Training, Qualification, and Oversight for Safety-Related Railroad Employees
2026-09790
Final ruleMay 15
Miscellaneous Revisions to the Qualification and Certification of Conductors
2026-08259
Final ruleApr 28
Regulatory Relief To Allow Speeds Up to 45 MPH for Non-Traversable Curbs
2026-08258
Final ruleApr 28
Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers
2026-08257
Final ruleApr 28
Removing Stenciling Requirement for Freight Cars Used for Tourist, Historic, Excursion, Educational, Recreational, or Private Purposes and Not Interchanged
2026-08256
Final ruleApr 28
Allowing for the Electronic Posting of Reportable Injuries and Occupational Illnesses
2026-08255
Final ruleApr 28
Repealing Certain Bridge Load Capacity Evaluation Requirements
2026-08254
Final ruleApr 28
Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers and Conductors: Incorporation of Longstanding C3RS Waivers
2026-08253
Final ruleApr 28
Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's State Safety Participation Regulations
2026-08252
Final ruleApr 28
Prosecutorial Discretion of Enforcement Attorneys
2026-08250
Final ruleApr 28
Removal of Unnecessary and Outdated Paperwork Reduction Act References
2026-08249
Final ruleApr 28
Repealing a Track Surface Requirement
2026-08245
Final ruleApr 28
Amendments to the Federal Railroad Administration's Procedures for Service of Documents in Railroad Safety Enforcement Proceedings
2026-08021
Final ruleApr 24
Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock; Codifying Existing Waivers
2026-01549
Final ruleJan 27
Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus Standards
2025-15022
Final ruleAug 7, 2025
Accident/Incident Investigation Policy for Gathering Information and Consulting With Stakeholders
2025-13766
Final ruleJul 22, 2025
Revision of National Environmental Policy Act Regulations
2025-12364 · significant
Final ruleJul 3, 2025
Retiring Form FRA F 6180.107 and Form FRA F 6180.150
2025-12194
Proposed ruleJul 1, 2025
Repealing Special Approval Requirement for Freight Cars More Than 50 Years Old
2025-12192
Proposed ruleJul 1, 2025
Repealing a Track Surface Requirement
2025-12191
Proposed ruleJul 1, 2025
Updating the Definition of Person
2025-12190
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Critical Incident Stress Plans Regulations
2025-12189
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Removing Stenciling Requirement for Freight Cars Used for Tourist, Historic, Excursion, Educational, Recreational, or Private Purposes and Not Interchanged
2025-12188
Proposed ruleJul 1, 2025
Regulatory Relief for End of Car Cushioning Units
2025-12187
Proposed ruleJul 1, 2025
Regulatory Relief To Allow Speeds Up to 45 MPH for Non-Traversable Curbs
2025-12186
Proposed ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Risk Reduction Program Regulations
2025-12185
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's System Safety Program Regulations
2025-12184
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Modernizing Dispatcher's Record of Train Movements
2025-12183
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Safety Integration Plans Governing Railroad Consolidations, Mergers, and Acquisitions of Control Regulations
2025-12182
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Training, Qualification, and Oversight for Safety-Related Railroad Employees Regulations
2025-12181
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Removal of Unnecessary and Outdated Paperwork Reduction Act References
2025-12180
Proposed ruleJul 1, 2025
Miscellaneous Amendments to FRA's Accident Reporting Regulations
2025-12179
Proposed ruleJul 1, 2025
Regulatory Relief From Locomotive Horn Sounding Pattern at Public Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
2025-12178
Proposed ruleJul 1, 2025
Allowing for the Electronic Posting of Reportable Injuries and Occupational Illnesses
2025-12177
Proposed ruleJul 1, 2025
Miscellaneous Revisions to the Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers
2025-12172
Proposed ruleJul 1, 2025
Miscellaneous Revisions to the Qualification and Certification of Conductors
2025-12171
Proposed ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Grade Crossing Safety Regulations
2025-12170
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Repealing Certain Bridge Load Capacity Evaluation Requirements
2025-12169
Proposed ruleJul 1, 2025
Amendments to Brake System Maintenance and Inspection Requirements
2025-12168
Proposed ruleJul 1, 2025
Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers and Conductors: Incorporation of Longstanding C3RS Waivers
2025-12167
Proposed ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Instructions Governing Applications for Approval of a Discontinuance or Material Modification of a Signal System or Relief From the Requirements of Part 236 Regulations
2025-12166
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other Non-Passenger Trains and Equipment; End-of-Train Devices Regulations
2025-12165
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Rules, Standards, and Instructions Governing the Installation, Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Signal and Train Control Systems, Devices, and Appliances Regulations
2025-12164
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Signal Systems Reporting Requirements Regulations
2025-12163
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the United States Locational Requirement for Dispatching of United States Rail Operations Regulations
2025-12162
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Passenger Equipment Safety Standards Regulations
2025-12161
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Bridge Safety Standards Regulations
2025-12160
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Expanding Certain Locomotive Wheel Set Diameter Variations
2025-12159
Proposed ruleJul 1, 2025
Permitting Use of Virtual Simulation for Periodic Refresher Training on Brake Systems
2025-12158
Proposed ruleJul 1, 2025
Enhancing Railroad Discretion in Sounding Locomotive Horns at Passenger Stations
2025-12157
Proposed ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness Regulations
2025-12156
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Repealing a Redundant Reporting Requirement
2025-12155
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Railroad Safety Appliance Standards Regulations
2025-12153
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Occupational Safety and Health in the Locomotive Cab Regulations
2025-12152
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Railroad Communications Regulations
2025-12151
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Use of Locomotive Horns at Public Highway-Rail Grade Crossings Regulations
2025-12147
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards Regulations
2025-12146
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Steam Locomotive Inspection and Maintenance Standards Regulations
2025-12145
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Safety Glazing Standards Regulations
2025-12138
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Rear End Marking Device-Passenger, Commuter and Freight Trains Regulations
2025-12136
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Railroad Accidents/Incidents: Reports Classification, and Investigations Regulations
2025-12135
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock Regulations
2025-12134
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Passenger Train Employee Hours of Service; Recordkeeping and Reporting; Sleeping Quarters Regulations
2025-12133
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's State Safety Participation Regulations
2025-12129
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Track Safety Standards
2025-12126
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Rules of Practice
2025-12125
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Amendments to the Federal Railroad Administration's Procedures for Service of Documents in Railroad Safety Enforcement Proceedings
2025-12124
Proposed ruleJul 1, 2025
Prosecutorial Discretion of Enforcement Attorneys
2025-12123
Proposed ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Railroad Operating Practices Regulations
2025-12120
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Control of Alcohol and Drug Use Regulations
2025-12111
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards
2025-12110
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Special Notice and Emergency Order Procedures: Railroad Track, Locomotive, and Equipment
2025-12105
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Repealing Outdated Railroad Workplace Safety Requirements and Making Other Improvements
2025-12104
Proposed ruleJul 1, 2025
Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Railroad Workplace Safety Regulations
2025-12103
Final ruleJul 1, 2025
Accident/Incident Investigation Policy for Gathering Information and Consulting With Stakeholders
2025-00998
Final ruleJan 17, 2025
Federal Railroad Administration's Procedures for Waivers and Safety-Related Proceedings; Withdrawal
2024-31065
Proposed ruleDec 31, 2024
Revisions to Civil Penalty Amounts, 2025
2024-30608
Final ruleDec 30, 2024
Federal Railroad Administration's Procedures for Waivers and Safety-Related Proceedings
2024-30596
Proposed ruleDec 23, 2024
Track Geometry Measurement System (TGMS) Inspections; Extension of Comment Period
2024-30595
Proposed ruleDec 23, 2024
Positive Train Control Systems
2024-30594
Proposed ruleDec 23, 2024
Freight Car Safety Standards Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
2024-30030 · significant
Final ruleDec 19, 2024
Federal Railroad Administration's Procedures for Waivers and Safety-Related Proceedings
2024-24586
Proposed ruleOct 29, 2024
Federal Railroad Administration Accident/Incident Investigation Policy for Gathering Information and Consulting With Stakeholders; Correction
2024-24967
Final ruleOct 28, 2024
Positive Train Control Systems
2024-24559
Proposed ruleOct 28, 2024
Track Geometry Measurement System (TGMS) Inspections
2024-24153
Proposed ruleOct 24, 2024
Federal Railroad Administration Accident/Incident Investigation Policy for Gathering Information and Consulting With Stakeholders
2024-22326
Final ruleOct 1, 2024
Certification of Signal Employees
2024-09958
Final ruleMay 21, 2024
July 22, 2024 Certification of Dispatchers
2024-09957
Final ruleMay 21, 2024
Train Crew Size Safety Requirements
2024-06625 · significant
Final ruleApr 9, 2024
Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus Standards
2024-01074
Final ruleJan 26, 2024

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