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CSX Transportation Petition for Extension of Signal System Testing Waiver

This opportunity involves a regulatory petition rather than a procurement action: - Government buyer: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation - Petition submitted by CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT) - No products or services are being procured or awarded - CSXT requests an extension of a waiver for periodic testing of vital microprocessor-based signal systems - Seeks to extend required testing interval from every 2 years to every 4 years after initial testing - Cites continued compliance with original waiver conditions and safe operations - FRA is soliciting public comments on the waiver extension request - Only OEM/vendor mentioned: CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT) - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are involved

Description

CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for an extension of relief from certain regulations concerning periodic testing requirements on vital microprocessor-based signal systems. The petition seeks to extend the testing interval from every 2 years to every 4 years after initial testing is completed. CSXT stated that it has maintained safe and reliable operations while meeting all conditions associated with the original waiver. FRA is seeking public comments on this petition by August 31, 2026.

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