Federal Register #FRA-2026-0793

Notice of Petition for Waiver of Compliance for Locomotive Inspection

This notice concerns a regulatory petition, not a procurement opportunity: - The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under the Department of Transportation, has published a notice regarding a petition from the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Development Corporation (WMSR) - WMSR seeks a six-month extension for the fifth annual inspection deadline of locomotive No. 1309 - The extension is requested due to shop scheduling obstacles and the need to maintain operations during a key revenue season - The locomotive would be limited to no more than 100 service days during the extension period - The FRA is soliciting public comments on this petition (Docket Number FRA-2026-0793) - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are involved in this notice - This is not a procurement or award announcement

Description

The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Development Corporation (WMSR) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for relief from certain regulations concerning a locomotive's fifth annual inspection. Specifically, WMSR requests a six-month extension on the deadline for locomotive No. 1309's fifth annual inspection, moving the deadline to November 1, 2026. The extension aims to alleviate shop scheduling obstacles and enable continuation of operations through an important revenue season. WMSR states the locomotive will operate no more than 100 service days during the extension and intends to complete an annual inspection by its current deadline, May 8, 2026. Comments on the petition must be received by June 22, 2026.

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