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AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: FRA is revising its regulations governing the minimum safety requirements for railroad track. The changes include allowing inspection of rail using continuous rail testing; allowing the use of flange-bearing frogs in crossing diamonds; relaxing the guard check gage limits on heavy-point frogs used in Class 5 track; removing an inspection-method exception for high-density commuter lines; and other miscellaneous revisions. Overall, the revisions will benefit track owners, railroads, and the public by reducing unnecessary costs and incentivizing innovation, while improving rail safety. DATES: This final rule is effective October 7, 2020 in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(1). ADDRESSES: Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Yu-Jiang Zhang, Staff ...