Petitions for Special Approval of One-Person Train Crew Operations
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This notice informs the public that the First Coast Railroad is seeking special approval to operate trains with only one crew member. Businesses or individuals in the rail industry should note that a public comment period is open until May 14, 2026, for stakeholders to share views or concerns. FRA will consider the safety of these operations compared to the current two-person crew standard before granting approval.
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Key Changes
- FCRD is seeking approval for one-person train crews.
- Public comment period open until May 14, 2026.
- FRA must ensure safety is comparable to two-person crew.
Obligations
What this law requires
First Coast Railroad must not implement one-person train crew operations until receiving FRA approval that the operation is as safe or safer than a two-person minimum train crew
All submissions of comments must include the agency name and docket number FRA-2026-0562
Comments on the one-person train crew petition must be submitted to FRA by May 14, 2026
Any interested parties desiring oral comment and a public hearing must notify FRA in writing before the end of the comment period (May 14, 2026) and specify the basis for their request
FRA must consider and evaluate the petition based on whether one-person train crew operations on Fernandina Subdivision and Kingsland Subdivision are as safe or safer than two-person minimum train crew operations