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Safety Advisory 2007-01

Notice of Safety Advisory; Safety in Yards; Behavior of Employees On or About Tracks; and Point Protection.

FRA is issuing Safety Advisory 2007-01, which addresses the safety of shoving or pushing movements in yards, including those involving remote control locomotives. This advisory also addresses the behavior of employees on or about tracks.

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