Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations Flashcards
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Under FRA regulations, how long must a railroad retain records of locomotive daily inspection reports?
Answer: 92 days
FRA locomotive safety standards (49 CFR Part 229) require daily inspection records to be retained for 92 days.
What does the FRA's 'System Safety Program' regulation (49 CFR Part 270) primarily require of passenger railroads?
Answer: Development and implementation of a proactive risk reduction program
49 CFR Part 270 requires passenger railroads to develop and implement a System Safety Program that proactively identifies and reduces safety risks.
Under FRA regulations, Positive Train Control (PTC) is required on lines that carry:
Answer: Poison-by-inhalation hazardous materials or regularly scheduled passenger service
PTC is mandated by the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 on lines that carry poison-by-inhalation hazmat or provide regularly scheduled intercity or commuter rail passenger service.
Which FRA regulation establishes requirements for railroad operating rules and the conduct of employees?
Answer: 49 CFR Part 217
49 CFR Part 217 requires railroads to file operating rules and conduct periodic operational tests and inspections to ensure employee compliance.
Under FRA accident/incident reporting regulations, railroads must report an accident to the FRA within how many hours of a train accident resulting in death?
Answer: 2 hours
FRA accident reporting regulations (49 CFR Part 225) require railroads to notify the FRA immediately, within 2 hours, of an accident involving a fatality.
Under FRA drug and alcohol testing rules (49 CFR Part 219), which testing type is conducted when a covered employee's actions may have contributed to an accident?
Answer: Post-accident testing
Post-accident testing is required by 49 CFR Part 219 when a covered employee's actions may have caused or contributed to a qualifying rail accident.
Class 5 track under FRA Track Safety Standards allows passenger trains to operate at a maximum speed of:
Answer: 90 mph
FRA Track Safety Standards classify Class 5 track as allowing a maximum of 90 mph for passenger trains.