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FRA Notice: Petition to Extend Waiver for Rail Car Stenciling by St. Mary's Railroad

This notice from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under the Department of Transportation, concerns a regulatory petition rather than a procurement opportunity. - The FRA is considering a request from St. Mary's Railroad (SM) for an extension of a waiver from federal rail car stenciling requirements. - The petition covers three restricted rail cars (SM 1001, SM 1002, SM 1003) and two cabooses (SM 0616, SM X395), all over 50 years old. - These cars are used in passenger service and do not interchange with other railroads. - SM seeks to preserve the original appearance of these historic rail cars by continuing to waive the stenciling requirement. - No products or services are being procured or awarded; this is a regulatory action inviting public comment. - St. Mary's Railroad is the only OEM mentioned, as the owner/operator of the rail cars.

Description

This notice announces that St. Mary's Railroad (SM) has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for an extension of relief from certain federal railroad safety regulations concerning the stenciling of rail cars. Specifically, SM requests to extend a special approval for 3 restricted cars and 2 cabooses that are over 50 years old, which will be used in passenger service and will not interchange with other railroads. The stenciling relief is sought to maintain the original appearance of the equipment. Comments on the petition must be received by June 22, 2026.

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