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  • Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 – Requires implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) systems

  • Federal Railroad Safety Act (49 U.S.C. 201) – Establishes rail safety standards and enforcement policies

  • Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR Parts 200–299) – Defines operational, environmental, and safety requirements

  • FRA internal compliance policies – Internal controls and procedures governing regulatory enforcement

Compliance assessment

Compliance area

Regulatory reference

Status

Observations

Positive Train Control (PTC)

Rail Safety Improvement Act (2008)

Compliant

Fully implemented across required railroads

Safety inspections

49 CFR Parts 200–299

Partially compliant

Inspection duration and depth require enhancement

Cybersecurity measures

TSA Cybersecurity Directives

Non-compliant

Policy updates pending to align with new regulations

Employee training

FRA internal policies

Compliant

Regular training conducted

Stakeholder collaboration

FRA strategic guidelines

Partially compliant

Strengthened coordination with rail operators needed

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