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Railroad-Highway Safety Part I: A Comprehensive Statement of the Problem

This report represents Part I of the combined study effort of the Federal Administration and Federal Highway Administration and was submitted to the Congress in October 1971 in response to the Railroad Safety Act of 1970. It identifies the extent and nature of the safety problem associated with...

Accident Investigation Guidelines

General Compliance Manual Part IV, Chapter 9 These guidelines explain the categories of accidents and incidents FRA investigates, and provide general guidance on the forms or formats used for each type of investigation. Detailed guidance and instructions are included in the sections of this...

FRA Guide for Preparing Accident/Incident Reports - 2003

A railroad is required by Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations at Title 49, Part 225 of the Code of Federal Regulations to use the current FRA Guide for Preparing Accident/Incident Reports (“Guide” or “reporting guide”) when preparing its monthly report. The instructions and...