railroad-safety · Federal Railroad Administration · Published 1998-06-22 · Effective 1998-09-21 · 63 FR 33992
Document
Document number
98-15932
Federal Register citation
63 FR 33992
CFR reference
49 CFR 213
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
railroad-safety
Sub-agency
Federal Railroad Administration
Publication date
1998-06-22
Effective date
1998-09-21
DOT docket
Docket No. RST-90-1, Notice No. 8
Abstract
FRA amends the Track Safety Standards to update and enhance its track safety regulatory program. To address today's railroad operating environment, these amendments present additional regulatory requirements, including standards specifically addressing high speed train operations. FRA issues these changes to improve track safety and provide the railroad industry with the flexibility needed to effect a safer and more efficient use of resources. The amendments reflect recommendations submitted to FRA by the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee. The provisions included in this notice become effective with this rule. However, FRA anticipates that further amendments will be added to address the use of Gage Restraint Measuring Systems.