Transportation Modes
Rail
Rail Safety

Identification of safety problems on railroad systems in carrying out FRA oversight

Explores frequent, high-risk causes of commuter rail accidents and solutions to reduce risks.

Drug and alcohol testing required by the FRA for Railroad industry employees

Promotes and regulates safety throughout the Nation's railroad industry

Access to railroad safety information - accidents, incidents, inspections and highway-rail crossing data.

Full text of Federal Register Notices and CFR regs pertaining to the Federal Railroad Administration

Safety issues as determined by the US Federal Railroad Administration

Overview information and statistics on rail grade crossing safety.

Quick tips and examples of signs and signals used at or near railroad crossings

Key safety tips for pedestrians and motorists

Safety regime, principles and standards for the LRT industry in the UK today

US Army manual

Technical field manual for railway operations

Anywhere there is a grade crossing, the potential for a train/vehicle collision exists

Highway-rail safety and trespass prevention program

Testimony to US House on passenger rail security issues.

Full text of safety bulletins relating to rail cars, equipment, etc.

Learn how to be safe at highway-rail grade crossings and around tracks

A ten chapter US Army Field Manual

Review of European rail safety programs.

Download Federal Railroad Administration safety statistics, train accident data, etc

Demographic profiles of trespassers on railways.

Investigation reports of major train accidents and other incidents.

Safety fact sheet related to rail crossing safety

Terms and definitions used in the railroad industry

Toolbox talks, safety checklists, jobsite safety videos

Focus efforts on highest priority risks related to train accidents and assess impact upon safety

Current and archived list of safety performance reports from the Rail Safety & Standards Board in the UK.

Types of Railroad Crossing Warnings, Public Highway-Rail Crossing Facts, etc.

Compilation of state laws and regulations affectiong highway-rail grade crossings

Safety data provided by each state and examines causes, types and impacts of accidents.

Railroad safety information including accidents and incidents, inspections and highway-rail crossing data

Full text of USC 45 - United States federal code regarding railroads

Text of the chapters of the US Codes related to railroad safety

US federal legislation related to railroads

Access to approx 10 databases related to rail transportation - accidents, commodities, travel, etc.