FRA Pulls Plug on New Train Accident Probe Policy
Published Date: 7/22/2025
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The FRA is pulling back its new rule about how it investigates train accidents and talks with people involved. This change affects railroad companies and anyone interested in safety, pausing new procedures that were set to start soon. No new costs or deadlines will happen while they rethink the plan.
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FRA Withdraws Accident Investigation Rule
If you are a railroad company or a stakeholder interested in railroad safety, the Federal Railroad Administration is withdrawing the direct final rule it published on October 1, 2024. The withdrawal pauses the new procedures that were to start and means no new costs or deadlines will take effect while the FRA reconsiders the plan.
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