Business · 01/09/2026Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Union Pacific Railroad Company Seeks Waiver from Federal Regulations

Summary

Union Pacific Railroad Company has submitted a petition to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver of compliance with regulations governing inspections performed by qualified mechanical inspectors (QMIs).

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