Georgia Trains Seek Solo Operator Approval from Feds
Published Date: 4/14/2026
Notice
Summary
Georgia Central Railway wants to run trains with just one crew member instead of two on two routes in Georgia. The Federal Railroad Administration is reviewing this request to make sure it’s just as safe before giving the green light. People have until May 14, 2026, to share their thoughts, and no changes can happen until approval is granted.
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One‑Person Crew Petition for Two Georgia Routes
Georgia Central Railway petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration to operate with a one-person train crew on the Macon Subdivision and the Savannah Subdivision. The petition (docket FRA-2026-0563, letter dated November 7, 2025) cannot be implemented until FRA approves that the one-person operation is "as safe or safer" than a two-person minimum crew.
Public Comment Deadline and Privacy Notice
You can submit comments on the petition through the Federal eRulemaking Portal identified by docket FRA-2026-0563, and FRA must receive comments by May 14, 2026. The notice states that all comments will be posted without change to regulations.gov, including any personal information you include.
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