FTAProposed Rule
Rail Transit Roadway Worker Protection
TransportationLabor & Workplace
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Summary
The Federal Transit Administration is proposing new safety rules to protect workers who repair and maintain railroad tracks and equipment used by public transit systems. These rules aim to reduce injuries and deaths among rail workers by establishing clearer safety standards and requirements for transit agencies.
Key Points
- 1The rule creates new safety standards that transit agencies must follow when workers are on or near railroad tracks
- 2Transit agencies will need to implement better training, protective equipment, and warning systems to keep workers safe
- 3Workers will have clearer procedures to follow when working in areas with moving trains and rail equipment
- 4The public gets 30 days (until August 1, 2025) to submit comments about whether these rules are necessary and if they make sense
- 5Transit agencies may need to spend money on new safety equipment and training programs to comply with the final rule
Key Dates
Published
July 1, 2025
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