# Repealing a Track Surface Requirement
> **US Department of Transportation** · Final rule. · Published 2026-04-28 · Effective 2026-05-28 · 91 FR 22733
## Document
- **Document number:** 2026-08245
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Transportation
- **Federal Register citation:** 91 FR 22733
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 213
- **Publication date:** 2026-04-28
- **Effective date:** 2026-05-28
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. FRA-2025-0116
## Abstract

This rule repeals the runoff parameter from FRA's track surface requirements for track Classes 1 through 5. FRA has found that other geometry requirements in FRA's regulations already address the same safety issue.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/28/2026-08245/repealing-a-track-surface-requirement)
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