# Rail Integrity and Track Safety Standards
> **Federal Railroad Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2020-10-07 · Effective 2020-10-07 · 85 FR 63362
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-18339
- **Category:** railroad-safety
- **Sub-agency:** Federal Railroad Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 85 FR 63362
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 213
- **Publication date:** 2020-10-07
- **Effective date:** 2020-10-07
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. FRA-2018-0104, Notice No. 2
## Abstract

FRA is revising its regulations governing the minimum safety requirements for railroad track. The changes include allowing inspection of rail using continuous rail testing; allowing the use of flange-bearing frogs in crossing diamonds; relaxing the guard check gage limits on heavy-point frogs used in Class 5 track; removing an inspection-method exception for high-density commuter lines; and other miscellaneous revisions. Overall, the revisions will benefit track owners, railroads, and the public by reducing unnecessary costs and incentivizing innovation, while improving rail safety.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/10/07/2020-18339/rail-integrity-and-track-safety-standards)
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