Six More Railroads Added to Flexible Work-Hour Waiver
Published Date: 12/9/2025
Notice
Summary
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association wants to add six more railroads to a special rule that changes work-hour limits for railroad workers. This affects those six railroads and their employees, helping them manage hours more flexibly. People have until January 8, 2026, to share their thoughts, and the change could impact how these railroads schedule their crews.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Six Railroads Added to HOS Waiver
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association petitioned FRA (letter dated September 10, 2025) to add six named railroads to an existing waiver of certain hours-of-service (HOS) regulations under 49 U.S.C. 21103(a)(4). The six railroads are East Penn Railroad; Kansas City Intermodal Terminal; New England Southern Railroad; New Hampshire Central Railroad; Port Bienville Railroad; and Semo Port Railroad/Motive Rail.
Crew Scheduling May Change for Employees
If you work for any of the six named railroads, the petition would place your employer under the waiver of certain hours-of-service rules, which could change how your work-hour limits are applied and how your railroad schedules crews.
Headquarters Must Keep Employee Support Records
Each railroad seeking to participate in the waiver must maintain at its headquarters supporting documentation of employee support for participation, as required by the waiver terms.
ASLRRA Will Provide Waiver Training
ASLRRA states it conducts training multiple times annually for waiver participants to clarify the waiver's requirements for participants.
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