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Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations Flashcards

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  1. Under FRA Hours of Service law, what is the minimum off-duty rest period a train employee must receive after reaching the 12-hour on-duty limit?

    Answer: 10 hours

    FRA Hours of Service regulations require a minimum of 10 consecutive hours off duty after a train employee reaches the 12-hour on-duty limit.

  2. What is the purpose of FRA's 'bridge worker safety' standards under 49 CFR Part 214?

    Answer: To establish safety standards for employees working on or near railroad bridges and roadway workers

    49 CFR Part 214 establishes safety standards for roadway workers, including those working on or near railroad bridges.

  3. An FRA 'Special Notice for Repair' (Form FRA F 6180.49) placed on a locomotive means:

    Answer: The locomotive is out of service and may not be used until the defect is corrected

    A Special Notice for Repair takes the locomotive out of service; it cannot be used until the noted defect is corrected and the notice is removed.

  4. Under FRA regulations, which agency section handles civil penalty enforcement when a railroad violates a safety regulation?

    Answer: FRA's Office of Safety Assurance and Compliance

    The FRA's Office of Safety Assurance and Compliance is responsible for civil penalty enforcement actions against railroads that violate safety regulations.

  5. A railroad engineer receives a 'slow order' restricting a segment of track to 10 mph. Under what FRA regulation authority would such an order typically be issued?

    Answer: 49 CFR Part 213 — Track Safety Standards

    Slow orders are typically issued under 49 CFR Part 213 (Track Safety Standards) when track condition does not meet the speed requirements for the track's class.

  6. Under FRA regulations, how frequently must the main reservoir and equalizing reservoir of a locomotive air brake system be tested and inspected during a required periodic inspection?

    Answer: Annually

    FRA Locomotive Safety Standards (49 CFR Part 229) require annual testing and inspection of locomotive main reservoirs and equalizing reservoirs.

  7. Which FRA regulation requires railroads to establish and maintain written emergency response plans?

    Answer: 49 CFR Part 239

    49 CFR Part 239 requires passenger railroads to establish, maintain, and submit emergency preparedness plans to the FRA.