# Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock
> **US Department of Transportation** · Final rule. · Published 2005-01-03 · Effective 2005-03-04 · 70 FR 144
## Document
- **Document number:** 04-28407
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Transportation
- **Federal Register citation:** 70 FR 144
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 224
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/01/03/04-28407/reflectorization-of-rail-freight-rolling-stock)
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