# 2026-01328: Metrolink Seeks Rail Waiver Update for New Safety Partners

2026-01328, Notice of Petition for Modification of 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: 2026-01328
- Title: Notice of Petition for Modification of Waiver of Compliance
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Transportation Department; Federal Railroad Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 2990
- 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

Metrolink Seeks Rail Waiver Update for New Safety Partners

## Summary

The Southern California Regional Rail Authority, Alstom, and Hallcon want to update a special safety agreement for Metrolink train workers. They’re adding a new company, Joshua Grading and Excavating, and including former Amtrak employees now working for Alstom. If you want to share your thoughts, make sure to comment by February 23, 2026—this won’t cost anyone extra but helps keep trains safe and smooth!

## Abstract

This document provides the public notice that the Southern California Regional Rail Authority, Alstom, and Hallcon (Petitioners) petitioned FRA to modify relief related to Metrolink's participation in FRA's Confidential Close Call Reporting System (C\3\RS) Program.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-01328 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/23/2026-01328/notice-of-petition-for-modification-of-waiver-of-compliance)
- [2026-01328 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-23/pdf/2026-01328.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01328 (as of 2026-06-08).