FRA Rail Safety Regulations & Compliance 2

Question 1

Under 49 CFR Part 228, what is the maximum on-duty period for a train employee in road service before mandatory rest is required?

Accepted Answer

12 hours

Answer

49 CFR Part 228 limits train employees in road service to a maximum of 12 consecutive hours on duty.

Question 2

Which FRA regulation governs the inspection, testing, and maintenance of locomotive safety equipment?

Accepted Answer

49 CFR Part 229

Answer

49 CFR Part 229 (Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards) establishes requirements for locomotive inspection, testing, and maintenance.

Question 3

What does the FRA's 'Program of Action' requirement obligate railroads to do when a pattern of non-compliance is identified?

Accepted Answer

Submit a written corrective action plan to FRA

Answer

When the FRA identifies a pattern of non-compliance, railroads must submit a written Program of Action (corrective action plan) outlining how they will achieve compliance.

Question 4

Under FRA track safety standards, a Class 4 track permits a maximum freight train speed of:

Accepted Answer

60 mph

Answer

49 CFR Part 213 specifies that Class 4 track allows a maximum freight train speed of 60 mph.

Question 5

An FRA inspector issues a Federal Track Safety Compliance Order citing an 'emergency condition.' What is the required railroad response?

Accepted Answer

Cease operations on the affected segment immediately

Answer

A Federal Track Safety Compliance Order citing an emergency condition requires the railroad to immediately cease operations on the affected segment until the defect is corrected.

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FRA Rail Safety Regulations & Compliance 2