railroad-safety · Federal Railroad Administration · Published 2003-07-28 · Effective 2003-09-26 · 68 FR 44388
Document
Document number
03-18912
Federal Register citation
68 FR 44388
CFR reference
49 CFR 214
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
railroad-safety
Sub-agency
Federal Railroad Administration
Publication date
2003-07-28
Effective date
2003-09-26
DOT docket
Docket No. FRA-2000-8156, Notice No. 2
Abstract
FRA is amending its Railroad Workplace Safety regulations by adding a new subpart prescribing safety standards for railroad on-track roadway maintenance machines and hi-rail vehicles. The purpose of these standards is to protect roadway workers during the lawful operation of this equipment and to promote railroad safety overall.