The staff includes 400 federal safety inspectors who operate out of eight regional offices. In addition to maintaining the rule book and other national operations publications, the operations team provides advice and support on a wide range of subjects concerning the practicalities, logistics and people aspects of railway operations. Appendix b to part 229 reserved appendix c to part 229 fra locomotive standards code of defects. Bnsf provides safety rules for all employees, as well as craftspecific safety rule books, which describe safety precautions and considerations for most daily work tasks. Most of the pre1985 rule books followed the same basic pattern but there were common differences on certain topics. The rail rule book contains rules which govern the safe performance and. Safety rules and company policies and programs notice the rules presented in this book. The rail safety improvement act of 2008 rsia required that the secretary of the united states department of transportation secretary or dot establish minimum training standards for all safety related railroad employees.
Link to both fra roadway worker and cns ontrack safety rules under 49cfr214, subpart c, railroad. Certain railway companies may not, as a practical matter, perform each and every activity that the cror governs. Maintenance of way safety rules in effect at 0001 central, mountain and pacific continental time january 1, 2015 bnsf railway safety vision we. Through nec future, the fra has worked closely with nec states, railroads, stakeholders, and the public to define a longterm vision for the corridors future. Jul 02, 2019 about the author for more than 30 years, dennis has been involved in the railroad rulle, including the founding of a steam locomotive restoration project, starting a short line railroad company, working as engineer, brakeman and track maintenance worker on three railroads, providing employee safety and operations training, and teaching railroad. Liquefied petroleum gas safety rules texas rrc railroad. Rules violations it is the duty of all operators to report rules violations to the excursion coordinator as soon as possible. This handbook contains information on consequences of unsafe acts and conditions that can affect the safety of railway employees. The final rule for cranes and derricks in construction the cranes standard was published on august 9, 2010. Appendix e to part 229 performance criteria for locomotive crashworthiness. A complete book on railroad operations model railroader. Irish rail and the instructions concerning such lines in northern ireland railways, rule book appendix 11 the instructions concerning electrified lines in section b have been deleted see section z personaltrack safety the definition of walking is amended to apply only when walking alone on or near the line.
An evaluation of railroad safety 1978, by united states congress office of technology assessment pdf files at princeton items below if any are from related and broader terms. The rail safety and standards board rssb publish a rulebook with guidelines and processes that all of us in the industry must follow to. Rules and regulations governing the conduct and safety of the public and use of the long island rail road company terminals, stations and trains this document reflects changes received through august 2018. Have a copy of this book accessible to them while on duty. When used by a railway, they will not indicate the word optional in that companys version of the cror. The general code of operating rules gcor garden railways. Csxt safety requirements csx transportation safety training policy for csxt contractors csx approved training organizations for csxt ontrack safety training. Uprr general code of operating rules union pacific railroad. Pdf, etc to find a railroad rule book, where it describes all the operation rules. Any changes to rules and procedures since august 2015 have been released as bulletins and notices which remain in effect. As a new railroad, you should have already contacted the u. Canadian railway medical rules handbook pdf thumbnail. At railserve, safety is not just a program, it is a core value.
Maintenance of way safety rules in effect at 0001 central, mountain and pacific continental time january 1, 2015 bnsf railway safety vision we believe every accident or injury is preventable. Department of transportation us dot, surface transportation board stb, or the government agency in canada or mexico responsible for granting your railroad operating authority and ensuring that your company will have common carrier status. Our safety program is designed to show genuine concern for the health and safety of our employees and customers. These rules govern operations on the railroad subsidiaries of norfolk southern corporation. These documents are issued by each individual railroad. You will need this handbook if you need to understand the meaning of signals, handsignals, indicators and signs.
Controller or foot pedal while under manual operation which must be held in the. The railroads employee in charge eic is authorized to take any actions necessary to prevent injuries to any person, damage to railroad property, or disruption of railroad operations. Csxt safety rules and contractor policies will apply to fiber optic workers, where applicable to the specific work performed. Safety and a willingness to obey the rules are of the first importance in the performance of duty. Statement of safety policy it is union pacific railroad s policy to conduct its business in a manner that addresses the safety of employees, contractors, customers and the communities we serve. Violation of host railroad safety rules may result in loss of riding andor membership privileges. Operating practices fra federal railroad administration. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Additionally, officials of a railroad may specifically waive a narcoa rule or rules in the interest of safety on their property. This safety handbook has been compiled by econtractors to provide a uniform set of safety rules and guidelines for all. Information contained in the rule book supersedes any information that is published on this site. Employees must have a copy of, be familiar with, and comply with all safety rules issued in a separate book or in another form. You can access rule book modules by clicking on the blue rule book tab in the middle of the screen on the standards catalogue. These rules prescribe the minimum safety standards for passenger cars operated by railway companies in trains at speeds not exceeding.
Sufficient time is allowed to perform all work safely c. Regulations standards 29 cfr occupational safety and. Conditions not covered by these rules and instructions demand sound judgment for the application of correct principles of safety, efficiency, and economy. If you do not have the adobe acrobat reader installed on your computer, you can obtain the software free of charge at whenever you discover a safety violation which the carrier does not immediately correct, you should promptly contact the employees union. Where these rules and standards conflict with those in this rule book, the more restrictive rules in terms of the safety of individuals and the protection of property will prevail in all instances, unless mutually agreed upon otherwise. Aar full members include the major freight railroads in the united states, canada and mexico, as well as amtrak. May 18, 2018 the official version of the cror, in its entirety, applies to all railway companies. Safe way new york state department of transportation. Union pacific railroad contractor minimum safety requirements union pacific railroad contractor minimum safety requirements page 2 of 14 policy statement and introduction it is union pacific railroads policy to conduct its business in a manner that addresses the safety of employees, contractors, customers and the communities we serve. Nec future is the federal railroad administrations fra comprehensive plan for improving the northeast corridor nec from washington, d. The purpose of this document is to provide useful information about rules and standards promulgated by the aar and services provided by aar and its two subsidiaries, railinc and ttci. Sentinel card this is sometimes known as a pts or track safety card.
Founded in 1934, aar is the worlds leading railroad policy, research, standard setting, and technology organization that focuses on the safety and productivity of the u. Corrected version of 2015 rail rule book this rule book is an edited version of the 2015 rail rule book, including the corrections made and noted in the first printing of the 2015 rail rule book. The rail safety and standards board rssb publish a rulebook with guidelines and processes that all of us in the industry must follow to make sure we work safely. The general code of operating rules gcor is a set of operating rules for railroads in the united states. The documents below are in adobe acrobat pdf format. A copy of the watco transportation safety rules and safe job procedures is accessible to us while on duty. Get the best deals on collectible railroad rule books when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Employees governed by these rules must have a current copy they. The office executes its regulatory and inspection responsibilities through a diverse staff of railroad safety experts.
The interchange agreement promotes railroad safety and efficient interchange. The railroad industry operates by rules, understands rules, and expects rules to govern all railroad operations. This section is the gateway to signal aspects, mostly taken from rulebooks i have come across, borrowed, or stolen. Safety is number one priority safest industrial railroad. If you or your teams work on the track, on trains, on platforms, on railway work sites and possessions. We are committed to protecting our people, our communities, our environment and our customers goods. Published by rail safety and standards board limited rule book germ8000 train driver manual printing of this manual is not permitted supersedes germ8000traindriver iss. Apr 01, 2015 gcor general code of operating rules seventh edition effective april 1, 2015 these rules herein govern the operations of the railroads listed and must be complied with by all employees regardless of gender. Safety policy statement csx is committed to being the safest railroad in the country. This book contains rules for safety standards for railroad clearances and walkways in private rail yards and plants, as adopted under the washington industrial.
Appendix d to part 229 criteria for certification of crashworthy event recorder memory module. Safe system these are the safety arrangements which the coss will put in place to protect the group from trains, involving either a green or red zone. Every bnsf operating division and shop has a safety action plan that provides a complete safety program, including risk identification procedures, employee participation and safety committees, safety communication, safety incident reporting procedures, emergency response plan, and other safety. For the latest version of all the rule book modules please refer to the. Union pacific railroad safety book transition guide. The older the rulebooks get, the more interesting the reading. This document is the canadian rail operating rules. The pdf version is provided for informational purposes only. Fras office of railroad safety promotes and regulates safety throughout the nations railroad industry.
It is union pacific railroads policy to conduct its business in a manner that. Maintenance of way operating rules in effect at 0001 central, mountain and pacific continental time sunday, october 31, 2004. The lpgas safety rules can be easily saved on your computer for future reference and can be searched for key words or section numbers. Safety rule book authority to work on cn before working on cn property, the contractor must. Railway safety handbook 5 purpose of this handbook this handbook has been developed by technical safety bcs railway safety program in order to provide information to managers and employees of bc railways. Safety barrier this is known in the rule book as a. Gcor general code of operating rules seventh edition effective april 1, 2015 these rules herein govern the operations of the railroads listed and must be complied with by all employees regardless of gender. To comply with that statutory mandate, the federal railroad administration fra published a final rule on november 7, 2014, establishing title 49 code of federal regulations cfr part 243, training, qualifications, and oversight for safety related railroad employees, which requires each railroad or contractor that employs one or more safety. Transportation safety rules and safe job procedures. The rssb rule book contains sets of clear instructions which rail staff must follow in certain safety critical scenarios in railway operation. Norac operating rules tenth edition effective november 6, 2011 publishedby. Bnsf railway safety vision maintenance of way safety rules. In this case, for greater employee clarity, the railway companys rule book must contain the rules that govern activities they do perform. Mechanical safety rules and policies in effect at 0001 central, mountain and pacific continental time sunday, october 31, 2004 bnsf safety vision we believe every accident or injury is preventable.
Our vision is that bnsf railway will operate free of accidents and injuries. System special instructions, timetables, and general order can modify or amend the general code of operating rules. Additionally, officials of a railroad may specifically waive a narcoa rule or rules in the interest of. Get the best deals on collectible railroad rule books when you shop the largest online selection at. An empowered work force, including all employees, that takes responsibility for personal safety, the safety of fellow employees, and the communities in which we serve. Those rules shown as optional may be adopted by a railway. Railroad safety fra federal railroad administration. Policy and procedures for ensuring rules compliance rev. Union pacific will strive to prevent all incidents, accidents, injuries and occupational. This book contains specific rules governing our work activities. Texas rrc regulations railroad commission of texas. Ns operating rules january 1, 2015 this book is the property of norfolk southern and its railroad subsidiaries. These include, but are not limited to, requirements related to work gear. They are mandatory and binding on carriers as defined in the scope rule or the preface of each section of this.
No job is so important, no service so urgent that we cannot take the time to perform all work safely l. There were several shared rule books that railroads operating in the same general area used ucor canada, ucor us, ccor but other than that each railroad or section of a railroad had its own rule book. The railroad commissions current lpgas safety rules can be viewed online at. Information contained in the rule book supersedes any information that is published on this site for the latest version of all the rule book modules please refer to the. The rule book gert8000 this is available as an app. Employees governed by these rules must have a current copy they can refer to while on duty.
The rule book gert8000 and other national operations publications are. The rail safety and standards board publish a rulebook with guidelines and processes that all of us in the industry must follow to make sure we work safely. Railway medical rules for positions critical to safe railway operations pdf. Chicago il tenth convention railway employes department 1951 af of labor vintage. Our goal is to be the safest industrial switching provider in the industry. The operating practices division examines railroad carrier operating rules, employee qualification guidelines, and carrier training and testing programs to determine compliance with the railroad safety act of 1970. Bnsf train, yard and engine employees are also subject to the general code of operating rules, which is a standard set of rail industry rules. Are effective july 1, 2012 are effective on properties owned andor operated by csx govern the activities of all employees employees whose duties are prescribed by these rules must. Next select up rule books, and then click on the desired link from the electronic. The railway accounting rules is a publication of the association of american railroads. The gcor is used by class i railroads west of chicago, most of the class ii railroads, and many shortline railroads. In addition to the commissions regulations, this pdf also includes the state statute governing lpg. Then select current rules, scroll down to chapter 9, lpgas safety rules and select the rule you want to.
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