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DOT/FRA RIN: 2130-AD02 Publication ID: Spring 2025 
Title: ●Amendments to Streamline and Modernize Signal and Train Control System Regulations 
Abstract:

This rulemaking is intended to streamline and modernize FRA regulations governing grade crossing and signal and train control systems to reflect current systems and products as well as updated design, manufacturing and testing methods; to incorporate long-standing waivers; to address testing, inspection, and maintenance requirements for signal equipment in dark territory; and to incorporate methods for elongating periodic test and inspection frequency for grade crossing and signal and train control equipment.

 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 14192 Designation: Deregulatory 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 234    49 CFR 236   
Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107, 20501 to 20505, 21302, 21304, 21311    28 U.S.C. 2461 note    49 CFR 1.89   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  02/00/2026 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Amanda Maizel
Attorney Adviser
Department of Transportation
Federal Railroad Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202 308-3753
Email: amanda.maizel@dot.gov