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2 clusters · 8 sources · 19 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 24 days ago

US Department of Transportation rail deregulation

Overview

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will deregulate certain railway noise-emission standards to facilitate high-speed rail development. The proposed rule makes the 96 dB(A) noise limit for trains traveling between 160 and 220 mph optional and establishes a special approval process for trains exceeding 220 mph.

Officials stated the deregulation aims to remove “red tape” that hampers rail innovators. Currently, no passenger trains in the United States operate above 160 mph.

Entities

Sean Duffy · Federal Railroad Administration · Rachel Campos-Duffy · Federal Aviation Administration · Department of Transportation

Timeline

24 days ago

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US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy proposes deregulating noise limits for trains 160‑220 mph, creating optional standards and a special approval path for >220 mph, to spur high‑speed rail development.

Sources

booktrib.com · ca.sports.yahoo.com · consequenceofsound.net · dailysignal.com · dnyuz.com · independent.co.uk · newrepublic.com · washingtonexaminer.com