REC Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations 3

Question 1

Under FRA regulations, how long must a railroad retain records of locomotive daily inspection reports?

Accepted Answer

92 days

Answer

FRA locomotive safety standards (49 CFR Part 229) require daily inspection records to be retained for 92 days.

Question 2

What does the FRA's 'System Safety Program' regulation (49 CFR Part 270) primarily require of passenger railroads?

Accepted Answer

Development and implementation of a proactive risk reduction program

Answer

49 CFR Part 270 requires passenger railroads to develop and implement a System Safety Program that proactively identifies and reduces safety risks.

Question 3

Under FRA regulations, Positive Train Control (PTC) is required on lines that carry:

Accepted Answer

Poison-by-inhalation hazardous materials or regularly scheduled passenger service

Answer

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.

Question 4

Which FRA regulation establishes requirements for railroad operating rules and the conduct of employees?

Accepted Answer

49 CFR Part 217

Answer

49 CFR Part 217 requires railroads to file operating rules and conduct periodic operational tests and inspections to ensure employee compliance.

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

2 hours

Answer

FRA accident reporting regulations (49 CFR Part 225) require railroads to notify the FRA immediately, within 2 hours, of an accident involving a fatality.

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REC Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations 3