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FRA Greenlights Expanded Rail Track Tech Tests as CSX Prepares July 2026 Rollout
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) approved a five-year waiver allowing expanded use of Automated Track Inspection (ATI) technology. CSX will begin deployment on July 1, 2026, covering over 3,000 route miles. The technology uses lasers and sensors to detect track defects missed by human inspectors, with early data showing a 90% reduction in geometry defects.
Jun 16, 2026 1 source
