Caltrain Seeks Okay for Train Safety System Upgrades

2026-10307 — Notice of Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance

The Housatonic Railroad Company asked for more time to keep a special rule that lets their train workers work 6 days in a row before getting 24 hours off, instead of the usual 48 hours. This change helps the railroad run smoother and keeps workers less tired. People can share their thoughts on this by July 21, 2026.

2026-10308 — Notice of Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance

Amtrak asked the Federal Railroad Administration to extend a break from some safety rules about train brakes and crew training. This affects passenger trains and gives Amtrak more time to meet certain safety standards without penalties. People have until July 21, 2026, to share their thoughts on this extension, which helps keep trains running smoothly while safety updates continue.

2026-09792 — Certification of Signal Employees

The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing to cancel the rule that required signal employees to be certified. This affects railroad signal workers and companies, giving them more time to weigh in by July 14, 2026. No new costs or deadlines will kick in until the decision is final, so stay tuned!

2026-09791 — Certification of Dispatchers

The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing to cancel its 2024 rule that would have required railroad dispatchers to get certified. This change affects dispatchers and the rail companies that employ them, potentially saving time and money by avoiding new certification steps. If you want to share your thoughts, make sure to comment by July 14, 2026!

2026-09790 — Training, Qualification, and Oversight for Safety-Related Railroad Employees

Starting July 14, 2026, railroad companies must follow clearer and updated rules for training and checking safety-related workers. This means better training, tougher qualifications, and stronger oversight to keep everyone safer on the rails. The new rule affects all safety-related railroad employees and aims to improve safety without causing big costs or delays.

2026-09443 — Notice of Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance

Northern Central Railway of York wants to keep using special rules for the glass on their old steam locomotive No. 17, which runs tourist trips. They’re asking to expand where it can operate to include new tracks between Gettysburg and Mount Holly Springs, PA. People have until July 13, 2026, to share their thoughts, and this helps keep fun train rides rolling without costly upgrades.

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Investors Exchange (IEX) just updated its fee schedule to give traders a new bonus for adding visible orders and changed the fees for taking visible orders priced $1 or more. These changes start right away and could save or cost traders a bit depending on how they trade. If you trade on IEX, keep an eye on these new fees and rebates—they’re designed to shake up how you pay for trades!

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The Options Clearing Corporation wants to add a new fee to all clearing member accounts to help manage risks from fast, short-term trading during and after the day. The SEC is taking extra time to decide if this new charge is a good idea. This change could affect how much money clearing members need to keep on hand and when it might happen.