railroad-safety · Federal Railroad Administration · Published 2010-09-27 · Effective 2010-11-26 · 75 FR 59108
Document
Document number
2010-24102
Federal Register citation
75 FR 59108
CFR reference
49 CFR 236
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule amendments.
Category
railroad-safety
Sub-agency
Federal Railroad Administration
Publication date
2010-09-27
Effective date
2010-11-26
DOT docket
Docket No. FRA-2008-0132, Notice No. 4
Abstract
FRA is issuing amendments to the final rule regarding the development, testing, implementation, and use of Positive Train Control (PTC) systems for railroads as mandated by the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008. With publication of the final rule on January 15, 2010, FRA sought further comment on certain specific issues. These amendments are being made partially in response to the applicable comments filed and to further clarify certain provisions of the final rule.