# 2026-01327: Union Pacific Pitches 3D Sims to Revolutionize Worker Training

2026-01327, Notice of Petition for Waiver of Compliance, is a Federal Register notice from Transportation Department, Federal Railroad Administration published 2026-01-23, effective FRA must receive comments on the petition by February 23, 2026. FRA will consider comments received after that date to the extent practicable. (as of 2026-06-08).

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- As of: 2026-06-08
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-01327
- Title: Notice of Petition for Waiver of Compliance
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Transportation Department; Federal Railroad Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 2989
- Published: 2026-01-23
- Effective: FRA must receive comments on the petition by February 23, 2026. FRA will consider comments received after that date to the extent practicable.
- Comments close: 2026-02-23
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

Union Pacific Pitches 3D Sims to Revolutionize Worker Training

## Summary

Union Pacific Railroad wants to change how it trains its workers by using 3D simulations online instead of in-person hands-on sessions. This could make training more high-tech and flexible without cutting corners. The public can share their thoughts by February 23, 2026, before the Federal Railroad Administration decides.

## Abstract

This document provides the public notice that Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) petitioned FRA for relief from certain regulations concerning training requirements.

## Effects PRIA read

- 3D Simulation Counts as Hands-On: benefit, medium. Union Pacific Railroad asked the Federal Railroad Administration to allow three-dimensional web-based or desktop simulations to satisfy the "hands-on" portion of periodic refresher training under 49 CFR 232.203(b)(8). If FRA grants the waiver, UPRR transportation employees could complete the hands-…
- Simulations Claimed Safer and Fairer: benefit, low. In its petition (received October 10, 2025), UPRR says using 3D simulations lets employees practice in controlled, low-risk settings and reduces the chance of incidents or injuries. UPRR also says simulations let instructors observe and evaluate users more objectively and that the training is more…

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## Sources
- [2026-01327 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/23/2026-01327/notice-of-petition-for-waiver-of-compliance)
- [2026-01327 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-23/pdf/2026-01327.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01327 (as of 2026-06-08).