Federal Register #FRA-2020-0062

FRA seeks comments on CFRC request to extend signal-system testing waiver

The Federal Railroad Administration is seeking public comments on a Central Florida Rail Corridor petition for extended signal-system testing relief. - Government buyer / agency: U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). - Petitioner: Central Florida Rail Corridor (CFRC). - Request: Extend a waiver so vital microprocessor-based signal systems would be tested every four years after initial testing, rather than at least every two years. - Scope: The petition concerns approach, time, route, indication, and traffic locking requirements. - Procurement status: This is a regulatory notice inviting comments, data, and views—not a procurement or award. No products, services, quantities, part numbers, OEMs, or vendors are being requested.

Description

The Central Florida Rail Corridor petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration for an extension of relief from periodic testing requirements for vital microprocessor-based signal systems. The requested relief concerns specified signal and train-control regulations and extends periodic testing from at least once every two years to every four years after initial testing. FRA invites written views, data, or comments on the petition, due by January 11, 2027.

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