Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:Notice No. 2
Repealing a Track Surface Requirement
Transportation Department, Federal Railroad Administration — observed across 11 documents over 4 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
The Federal Railroad Administration is eliminating a rule that required railroad operators to maintain their track surfaces according to specific standards. If you own a railroad or track maintenance business, revise your compliance procedures and budgets—this requirement goes away May 28, 2026.
First seen
Apr 24, 2026
Last seen
Apr 28, 2026
Latest stage
Rule
PRORULE → RULE
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Effective on
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Stage timeline
Final·Apr 24, 2026·91 FR 22060
Amendments to the Federal Railroad Administration's Procedures for Service of Documents in Railroad Safety Enforcement Proceedings
effective May 26, 2026#2026-08021
Final·Apr 28, 2026·91 FR 22740
Allowing for the Electronic Posting of Reportable Injuries and Occupational Illnesses
effective May 28, 2026#2026-08255
Final·Apr 28, 2026·91 FR 22758
Miscellaneous Revisions to the Qualification and Certification of Conductors
effective May 28, 2026#2026-08259
Final·Apr 28, 2026·91 FR 22727
Prosecutorial Discretion of Enforcement Attorneys
effective May 28, 2026#2026-08250
Final·Apr 28, 2026·91 FR 22747
Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers
effective May 28, 2026#2026-08257
Final·Apr 28, 2026·91 FR 22751
Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers and Conductors: Incorporation of Longstanding C3RS Waivers
effective May 28, 2026#2026-08253
Final·Apr 28, 2026·91 FR 22738
Regulatory Relief To Allow Speeds Up to 45 MPH for Non-Traversable Curbs
effective May 28, 2026#2026-08258
Final·Apr 28, 2026·91 FR 22730
Removal of Unnecessary and Outdated Paperwork Reduction Act References
effective May 28, 2026#2026-08249
Final·Apr 28, 2026·91 FR 22736
Removing Stenciling Requirement for Freight Cars Used for Tourist, Historic, Excursion, Educational, Recreational, or Private Purposes and Not Interchanged
effective May 28, 2026#2026-08256
Final·Apr 28, 2026·91 FR 22745
Repealing Certain Bridge Load Capacity Evaluation Requirements
effective May 28, 2026#2026-08254
Final·Apr 28, 2026·91 FR 22733
Repealing a Track Surface Requirement
effective May 28, 2026#2026-08245