Federal Register #FRA-2026-1421

Union Pacific Railroad Company petition for approval of locomotive control system test program

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under the Department of Transportation, is reviewing a petition from Union Pacific Railroad Company for a locomotive control system test program. - Government Buyer: - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation - Petition Details: - Union Pacific Railroad Company requests approval to conduct a test program for a locomotive control system - Seeks temporary suspension of certain FRA safety regulations to enable testing - Locomotive Control System: - Designed to enhance operational safety - Integrates existing locomotive control technologies - Enables new operating methodologies - Procurement Information: - No specific OEMs or vendors named for equipment or technologies - No explicit product or service purchase requests, part numbers, or quantities provided - Public Participation: - Notice invites public comments on the petition and regulatory suspension requests - Unique Requirements: - Temporary regulatory suspension for testing purposes - Focus on safety and operational innovation

Description

Union Pacific Railroad Company submitted a request to the Federal Railroad Administration for approval of a test program related to a locomotive control system. The program involves the temporary suspension of certain FRA safety regulations to facilitate the testing. The locomotive control system aims to enhance operational safety by integrating existing technologies and enabling new operating methodologies. Public comments on the petition are invited until August 31, 2026.

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