WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Federal Railroad Administration has issued a rule called: Amendments to Brake System Maintenance and Inspection Requirements.
The rule was published in the Federal Register on Aug. 31 by David A. Fink, Administrator.
Summary: This rule amends mechanical equipment safety standards related to brake inspections for passenger and freight rail equipment and incorporates longstanding waivers for locomotive brake system maintenance and inspection requirements. The amendments are consistent with the mandates of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which require FRA to review and analyze certain longstanding waivers to determine whether incorporating the waivers into FRA's regulations is justified, and Executiv...