FRA denies railroads' request to run without watchdog technology - SMART Union

**T-Link Reporter** · 08-29-2024, 11:49 AM

Five railroads recently requested a special waiver to run their trains free from the oversight of the mandated safety technology Positive Train Control (PTC). The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) denied their request in part due to union objections.

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FRA nixed an attempt by two Class I carriers and three passenger carriers to be able to shut down critical safety tech for as long as three days. The SMART-TD railroad union’s public comment was a big reason why.

FRA nixed an attempt by two Class I carriers and three passenger carriers to be able to shut down critical safety tech for as long as three days. The SMART-TD railroad union’s public comment was a big reason why.

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