FRA Grade Crossing Safety & Accident Reporting Flashcards

Under FRA regulations, within how many days must a railroad submit a full accident/incident report (Form FRA F 6180.54) after a reportable railroad accident?

Answer: 30 days

Under 49 CFR Part 225, railroads must file a full accident/incident report with the FRA within 30 days of the end of the month in which the accident occurred.

What is the FRA's threshold for a highway-rail grade crossing incident to be considered 'reportable' under 49 CFR Part 225?

Answer: Any collision at a highway-rail crossing that results in a fatality, injury, or property damage above the current reporting threshold

A grade crossing incident is reportable if it involves a fatality, an injury requiring medical treatment beyond first aid, or property damage exceeding the FRA's annually adjusted reporting threshold.

Which FRA regulation establishes the requirements for railroad accident and incident reporting?

Answer: 49 CFR Part 225

49 CFR Part 225 governs railroad accidents and incidents, including reporting requirements, record retention, and the types of incidents that must be reported to the FRA.

What must a railroad do immediately after a highway-rail grade crossing accident involving a fatality?

Answer: Notify the FRA by telephone as soon as possible and no later than 24 hours after the accident

For accidents involving a fatality or certain serious injuries, 49 CFR Part 225 requires railroads to notify the FRA by phone within 24 hours in addition to submitting written reports.

What is the purpose of the FRA's Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Accident/Incident form (FRA Form F 6180.57)?

Answer: To report all collisions between railroad equipment and highway users at grade crossings

FRA Form F 6180.57 is specifically used to document and report collisions between trains and highway users (vehicles or pedestrians) at public or private grade crossings.

Under FRA regulations, who is responsible for maintaining grade crossing warning systems in proper working order?

Answer: The railroad that owns or controls the track at the crossing

Under 49 CFR Part 234, the railroad that owns or has jurisdiction over the track at a grade crossing is responsible for maintaining crossing warning systems in safe and proper operating condition.