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7 Jul 2015

Emergency Orders

Petition to Review Emergency Order 15

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems, Operating Practices, Train Horn Noise

Emergency Order Number
Emergency Order 15, Notice 2

3 Jun 2013

Safety Advisories

Importance of Clear Safety Procedures for Temporary Removal From Service of Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems and Wayside Signal Systems

Subject Signal and Train Control

Abstract: FRA is issuing this Safety Advisory 2013–04 to reemphasize the importance of clear and precise railroad safety procedures to ensure the safety of the traveling public and railroad...

Safety Advisory Number
2013–04

3 May 2013

Safety Advisories

Kicking Cars and Going Between Rolling Equipment During Flat Switching Operations

Subject Safety Advisories, Switching Operations

Keywords: kicking Cars, Safety Advisory, rolling equipment, flat switching

Abstract: FRA is publishing this Safety Advisory 2013-03 to make recommendations to railroads regarding the adoption of car-handling procedures during flat switching operations at certain...

Safety Advisory Number
2013-03

11 Oct 2011

Safety Advisories

Following Procedures When Going Between Rolling Equipment

Subject Operating Practices, Switching Operations

Keywords: locomotive; RCL; accident; fatality; RCO

Safety Advisory Number
2011-02

7 Apr 2011

Safety Advisories

Equipment Fouling Adjacent Tracks

Subject Operating Practices, Switching Operations

Keywords: HF; Human Factor; Part 218; shoving

Safety Advisory Number
2011-01