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Policy and Guidance
Compliance Guide for Train Crew Size Safety Requirements; 49 CFR part 218, subpart G
Keywords: Part 218, train crew, compliance guide
Policy and Guidance
Post-Accident Testing Criteria Flow Chart
Keywords: post-accident testing; drug and alcohol testing, post, accident
Abstract: Post Accident Testing Criteria Flow Chart - Revised with Effective Date now
Reports to Congress
Report to Congress on Automated Track Inspection Technologies
Keywords: Automatic Track Inspection; ATI;
Research Results
Automated Video Inspection System for Grade Crossing Safety
Keywords: VisioStack, RailLinks, artificial intelligence, forward-facing video, grade crossing safety
Abstract: FRA sponsored a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) task to help reduce incidents at highway-rail crossings and improve the safety of both vehicles and pedestrians.
Forms and Templates
FRA Post-Accident Testing Guidance & Definitions Revised and Effective January 8, 2021
Keywords: Post Accident Testing; guidance; definitions
Abstract: FRA Post-Accident Testing Guidance & Definitions