United Transportation Union v. United States

OPINION

WILLIAM B. JONES, District Judge.

Following the promulgation of a rule by the Federal Railroad Administration (F.R.A.) on October 22, 1970, effective November 30, 1970, which prescribed certain requirements for inspecting and testing power or train brakes by certain rail carriers, the plaintiffs brought this action seeking to enjoin and set aside the F.R.A. order promulgating the rule. The complaint also requests a declaratory judgment delineating the alleged limited authority of the F.R.A. in rule making with respect to power or train brakes. Plaintiffs and defendants have filed…