The NPRM would align short line/regional and contractor compliance dates, providing railroads and contractors 16 additional months for compliance. ASLRRA (American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association) and the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) requested the regulatory change. FRA’s proposed new dates are as follows: May 1, 2021 for program submission. Jan. 1, 2022 for designation of an employee’s occupational category or subcategory. Beginning May 1, 2023, refresher training must be delivered at an interval of three years. “We are pleased that FRA has re-evaluated the implementation timeline for our small-business railroads and railroad suppliers,” said ASLRRA President Chuck Baker. “Part 243 Training Rules are an extensive change to the current process, and we have been working diligently to create new training programs that will meet the needs of our members and the regulations. This additional time will be exceedingly helpful.” The post FRA Part 243 NPRM Good for Small Roads, Contractors appeared first on Railway Age. Continue reading...
