Federal Register #2026-10307

Notice of Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance by Housatonic Railroad Company

This notice concerns a regulatory petition, not a procurement opportunity. - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is the government agency involved - The Housatonic Railroad Company (HRRC) has petitioned for an extension of a waiver from federal hours of service regulations for train employees - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are mentioned; this is not a solicitation for goods or services - The waiver would allow HRRC employees to work 6 consecutive days with 24 hours off, instead of the standard 48 hours off - The purpose is to provide more flexible work schedules, minimize employee fatigue, and improve service for HRRC customers - Public comments are invited regarding the petition - No procurement or contract action is associated with this notice

Description

The Housatonic Railroad Company (HRRC) has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for an extension of relief from certain regulations concerning hours of service. Specifically, HRRC seeks to continue allowing train employees to initiate an on-duty period for 6 consecutive days followed by 24 hours off duty, instead of the standard 48 hours off duty. The waiver aims to provide more flexible employee work schedules, minimize employee fatigue, and enable better service for HRRC customers. Comments on the petition are due by July 21, 2026.

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