Miscellaneous Amendments to FRA's Accident Reporting Regulations
Topic: Safety; Investigations; Penalties; Railroad Safety; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements
Agency: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
Action: Final rule.
Title: Miscellaneous Amendments to FRA’s Accident Reporting Regulations
Published Date: The effective date is September 30, 2026
Summary: This rule makes miscellaneous amendments to FRA’s accident reporting regulations. Specifically, these amendments promote submitting documents to FRA electronically, eliminate redundant regulations, and allow railroads with additional time to complete certain forms.
Staff Advisor: Taria Barron, General Counsel, tbarron@apta.com