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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.

Information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/31/2026-17791/miscellaneous-amendments-to-fras-accident-reporting-regulations

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