Railroads

Railroads voluntarily participate in C³RS and sign an Implementing Memorandum of Understanding with the participating railroads, labor organizations, and FRA.

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

FRA sponsors and funds C³RS. FRA also leads the implementation process and assists in case analysis by the railroad-based Peer Review Teams.

Labor Organizations

Labor organizations are equal members of the program at participating railroads where the employees are represented.  

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

NASA is a federal agency that serves as an independent third party that collects, analyzes, and maintains the confidential data collected for C³RS. NASA also identifies safety trends and emerging risks and writes and distributes publications to share this information with site participants and the railroad industry. If you have any questions about a report you submitted, contact NASA here. If you would like to read or subscribe to the NASA C³RS newsletter, Inside the Rail, visit here. 

Peer Review Team (PRT)

A PRT is a carrier-based team that consists of railroad management, front line employees, and FRA. It promotes C³RS at the site, identifies why close calls occur, recommends corrective actions, and evaluates the effectiveness of any implemented actions.