FRA Fun Facts
Stuff to which every engineer should have
access.
Federal Railway Administration Learn about the rules and regulations under which you work.
New 4/4/08
According to the FRA: Presently, human
factors constitute the largest category of train accident causes. In recent
years some of the most serious train collisions or derailments resulting in
release of hazardous materials, or harm to rail passengers, have been caused by
human factors. Addressing the role of human factors in train accidents is a
major component of the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) National Rail
Safety Action Plan.
Read about the FRA's Safety Action Plan.
Summary of
HR 2095
The Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007
What it is and how it might affect your job.
Human Factors
Guidelines for Locomotive Cabs From the FRA
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Locomotive environment guidelines.
How does your
locomotive measure up on the big issues? That's what we thought!
Section 3.5.1 Locomotive
Toilet Facilities
Section 4.4.1 Locomotive Cab seats
FRA -
Post Accident Testing Flow Chart What the FRA requires following an
accident. (pdf)
FRA -
Title 49 PART 240--Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers
FRA - Locomotive
cab sanitation standards Self explanatory (pdf)
FRA - What you need
to know about federal drug and alcohol testing
Best read when not under the influence. (pdf)
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