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24 Oct 2023

Safety Advisories

Safety Advisory 2023-05; King Pin Assemblies in Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Safety Advisories

Keywords: Safety Advisory, king pin assemblies, crossing gates, inspection

Safety Advisory Number
2023-05

20 Jul 2018

Safety Advisories

Addressing Electrode-Induced Rail Pitting From Pressure Electric Welding

Subject Safety Advisories

Abstract:

FRA is issuing Safety Advisory 2018-01 to remind railroads, contractors, and the rail welding industry of the potential for electrode-induced rail pitting and fatigue cracking...

Safety Advisory Number
2018-01

17 Mar 2016

Safety Advisories

Movement of Roadway Maintenance Machines Over Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Subject Safety Advisories

Abstract: 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...

Safety Advisory Number
2016-01

3 Jun 2013

Safety Advisories

Importance of Clear Safety Procedures for Temporary Removal From Service of Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems and Wayside Signal Systems

Subject Signal and Train Control

Abstract: FRA is issuing this Safety Advisory 2013–04 to reemphasize the importance of clear and precise railroad safety procedures to ensure the safety of the traveling public and railroad...

Safety Advisory Number
2013–04

12 Jun 2012

Emergency Orders

Gulf, Colorado & San Saba Railway; Emergency Order to Prevent Operation of Trains Over the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing at U.S. Highway 87 (DOT Crossing No. 024816B, Milepost 66.65) in Brady, TX

Keywords: Grade Crossing Safety

Abstract: Grade Crossing Safety

Emergency Order Number
Emergency Order 27, Notice No. 1