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National Railroad Passenger Corporation's Request To Amend Its Positive Train Control System

Notice of availability and request for comments.

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Summary:

This document provides the public with notice that, on October 3, 2025, National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) submitted two requests for amendment (RFA) to its FRA-certified positive train control (PTC) system, the Interoperable Electronic Train Management System (I-ETMS), in order to perform stability and reliability upgrades to its I-ETMS back office subsystem. FRA is publishing this notice and inviting public comment on the railroad's RFAs to its PTC system.

Key Dates
Citation: 90 FR 48797
FRA will consider comments received by November 18, 2025. FRA may consider comments received after that date to the extent practicable and without delaying implementation of valuable or necessary modifications to a PTC system.
Comments closed: November 18, 2025
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In Plain English

What is this Federal Register notice?

This is a notice published in the Federal Register by Transportation Department, Federal Railroad Administration. Notices communicate information, guidance, or policy interpretations but may not create new binding obligations.

Is this rule final?

This document is classified as a notice. It may or may not create enforceable regulatory obligations depending on its specific content.

Who does this apply to?

Notice of availability and request for comments.

When does it take effect?

FRA will consider comments received by November 18, 2025. FRA may consider comments received after that date to the extent practicable and without delaying implementation of valuable or necessary modifications to a PTC system.

Why it matters: This notice communicates agency policy or guidance regarding applicable regulations.

Document Details

Document Number2025-19691
FR Citation90 FR 48797
TypeNotice
PublishedOct 29, 2025
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Docket IDDocket Number FRA-2010-0029
Pages48797–48798 (2 pages)
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