other · US Department of Transportation · Published 2005-01-03 · Effective 2005-03-04 · 70 FR 144
Document
Document number
04-28407
Federal Register citation
70 FR 144
CFR reference
49 CFR 224
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Sub-agency
US Department of Transportation
Publication date
2005-01-03
Effective date
2005-03-04
DOT docket
Docket No. FRA-1999-6689, Notice No. 4
Abstract
FRA is issuing this final rule to mandate the reflectorization of freight rolling stock (freight cars and locomotives) to enhance the visibility of trains in order to reduce the number and severity of accidents at highway-rail grade crossings in which train visibility is a contributing factor. This rule establishes a schedule for the application of retroreflective material and prescribes standards for the construction, performance, application, inspection, and maintenance of the material.