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Signal and Train Control

FRA staff conduct inspection activities on the Nation’s railroads to promote understanding of and compliance with the federal regulations related to signal and train control systems, highway-rail grade crossing active warning systems, and the hours of service laws applicable to signal employees. The regulations address the design, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing of these signal systems and the adjustment, repair, or replacement of necessary system components. The regulations also address recordkeeping and reporting requirements.