Federal Railroad Administration March 17, 2016 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Railroad Safety Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 2016-05997
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-03-17
Agency: Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation
FRA announces the twentieth anniversary and fifty-fifth meeting of the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC), a Federal Advisory Committee that develops railroad safety regulations through a consensus process. The RSAC meeting topics will include opening remarks from the FRA Administrator and the Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety and Chief Safety Officer. Status reports will be provided by the Remote Control Locomotive, Track Standards, Hazardous Materials Issues, and Rail Integrity Working Groups. A status report will also be provided by the Engineering Task Force. This agenda is subject to change, including the possible addition of further proposed tasks.
Movement of Roadway Maintenance Machines Over Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Document Number: 2016-05996
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-03-17
Agency: Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation
FRA recently completed its investigation into a fatal accident that occurred when an on-track roadway maintenance machine traveling on main track collided with a motor vehicle at a highway-rail grade crossing. FRA is issuing this Safety Advisory 2016-01 to heighten rules compliance and situational awareness of railroads, railroad contractors, and their respective employees when operating roadway maintenance machines over highway-rail grade crossings. This Safety Advisory makes recommendations to railroads and railroad contractors regarding the need to review, update, and follow rules and procedures governing the safe movement of roadway maintenance equipment over highway-rail grade crossings.
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