Federal Register #FRA-2008-0065

MARC Train Seeks Extension of Alternate Air Brake Maintenance Standards

The Federal Railroad Administration is reviewing a regulatory petition concerning alternate brake maintenance standards for MARC Train locomotives. - Government buyer and parties - The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), within the U.S. Department of Transportation, issued the notice. - The petitioner is the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Maryland Transit Administration, MARC Train Service (MACZ). - Requested action - MACZ seeks to extend approval to use alternate periodic maintenance intervals for the CCB-KE-3.9 air brake system in its MARC HHP-8 locomotive fleet. - The alternate standard allows level two and level three maintenance at 2,944-day intervals, or eight years. - Notable information - MACZ reports continued maintenance under existing relief conditions and a high level of system reliability. - The notice invites public comments on the petition; it is a regulatory approval matter, not a procurement of products or services. - OEMs and vendors - No OEMs or vendors are identified.

Description

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration MARC Train Service (MACZ) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration to extend approval of an alternate standard for periodic brake equipment maintenance. The petition seeks to continue alternate maintenance intervals of 2,944 days (8 years) for the CCB-KE-3.9 air brake system in the MARC HHP-8 locomotive fleet. MACZ states it continues to maintain the systems under the existing conditions of relief and has achieved a high level of reliability. Comments are due December 21, 2026.

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