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Notice of Petition for Waiver of Compliance by Norfolk Southern Railway Company

This notice concerns a regulatory petition rather than a procurement opportunity: - The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under the Department of Transportation, has received a petition from Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NS) - NS requests a waiver from certain federal training regulations for transportation employees - Specifically, NS seeks approval to use virtual simulations (web-based or desktop software) for the hands-on portion of periodic refresher training - The petition claims this approach exposes employees to a wider range of defect scenarios, enhancing their ability to identify and address issues - The FRA is inviting public comments on the petition before making a decision - No products, services, or contract awards are involved in this notice - The only OEM referenced is Norfolk Southern Railway Company, as the petitioner

Description

Norfolk Southern Railway Company petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for relief from certain regulations concerning training requirements. Specifically, the petition requests to use virtual simulations via web-based or desktop software to satisfy the hands-on portion of periodic refresher training for transportation employees. The petition argues that the blended training curriculum provides a greater volume of defects than real-world scenarios, improving employee ability to identify issues and apply corrective actions. Comments on the petition must be received by June 22, 2026.

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