FRA extends Tier II to 160mph

Trains Magazine Passenger
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New rule by FRA extending Tier II from 150mph upward to 160mph, in part to “[help] eliminate the need for waivers”.

Will be 'a deregulatory action under Executive Order (EO) 13771, ‘Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs’, and according to the brief this will save more than ‘475 million in net regulatory costs.’

Strangely, there is no direct reference or link to the actual rulemaking in the brief I received (from DOT OPA) but they give FRA Public Affairs as the contact: (202) 493-6024 or FRAPA@dot.gov

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Update: Document is here

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/11/21/2018-25020/passenger-equipment-safety-standards-standards-for-alternative-compliance-and-high-speed-trainsets

and the comment period is indicated as open.

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So in the United States this really only benefits Amtrak? As I don’t see anyone else building to just 160 mph.