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Notice of Petition for Approval of Locomotive Control System Test Program

This notice from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under the Department of Transportation, announces a petition by Union Pacific Railroad Company for approval of a locomotive control system test program. - The petition seeks temporary suspension of certain FRA safety regulations to enable the test program - The test program aims to integrate existing locomotive control technologies and explore new operational safety methodologies - No procurement of products or services is involved in this notice - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named - The notice is informational and requests public comments on the petition and regulatory suspension - No line items, purchase quantities, or contract values are provided - This is not a solicitation or award announcement

Description

Union Pacific Railroad Company submitted a request for approval of a test program related to a locomotive control system. The program involves the temporary suspension of certain Federal Railroad Administration safety regulations. The test program aims to enhance operational safety by integrating existing locomotive control technologies and enabling new operating methodologies. Comments on the petition must be received by August 31, 2026.

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