# Track Safety Standards; Improving Rail Integrity
> **Federal Railroad Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2014-01-24 · Effective 2014-03-25 · 79 FR 4234
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-01387
- **Category:** railroad-safety
- **Sub-agency:** Federal Railroad Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 79 FR 4234
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 213
- **Publication date:** 2014-01-24
- **Effective date:** 2014-03-25
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. FRA-2011-0058, Notice No. 2
## Abstract

FRA is amending the Federal Track Safety Standards to promote the safety of railroad operations by enhancing rail flaw detection processes. In particular, FRA is establishing minimum qualification requirements for rail flaw detection equipment operators, as well as revising requirements for effective rail inspection frequencies, rail flaw remedial actions, and rail inspection records. In addition, FRA is removing regulatory requirements concerning joint bar fracture reporting. This final rule is intended to implement section 403 of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (RSIA).

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/01/24/2014-01387/track-safety-standards-improving-rail-integrity)
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