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Regulatory Petition for One-Person Train Crew Operations by Georgia Central Railway

This notice concerns a regulatory petition, not a procurement opportunity: - Government Buyer: - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under the Department of Transportation - Petition Details: - Georgia Central Railway (GC) seeks special approval to operate trains with a one-person crew on the Macon and Savannah Subdivisions - The FRA is soliciting public comments before making a final decision - OEMs and Vendors: - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - No products, services, part numbers, or purchase quantities are being requested - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The notice is focused solely on regulatory approval for operational changes, not on procurement or acquisition of goods/services

Description

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has received a petition from Georgia Central Railway (GC) requesting special approval to operate with a one-person train crew on the Macon and Savannah Subdivisions. The petition is under review to determine if the proposed operation is as safe or safer than the current two-person crew requirement. Public comments on this petition are invited and must be submitted by May 14, 2026. The FRA will consider all comments before making a final decision on the approval.

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