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Transportation Technology Center, Inc., as part of a project sponsored by the Federal Railroad Administration, evaluated the safety and operational performance of the Enhanced Automatic Train Control (E-ATC) braking enforcement algorithm and found it exceeds previously established safety...
The purpose of this chapter is to promote safety in every area of railroad operations related to Railroad Safety Appliance Standards and reduce railroad-related accidents and incidents, i.e. handholds, sill steps, grates, walkways, railings, ladders, handbrakes, uncoupling levers, etc. ...
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today released a quarterly status update on railroads’ self-reported progress, as of June 30, 2020, toward fully implementing positive train control (PTC) systems by December 31, 2020, as required by...
Part 233 Signal Reporting Requirements; Part 234 Grade Crossing Signal System Safety; Part 235 Instructions Governing Applications for Approval of a Discontinuance or Material Modification of a Signal System or Relief from the Requirements of Part 236; Part 236 Rules, Standards and Instructions...
The purpose of these regulations is to provide for the safety of users of highway-rail grade crossings, including motor vehicle occupants, non-motorized vehicle users, and pedestrians. It is the policy of the Federal Railroad Administration to promote voluntary compliance with these minimum...