49 C.F.R. § 234.7

Current through November 30, 2024
Section 234.7 - Accidents involving grade crossing signal failure
(a) Each railroad shall report to FRA every impact between on-track railroad equipment and an automobile, bus, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, farm vehicle, or pedestrian at a highway-rail grade crossing involving an activation failure. Notification shall be provided to the National Response Center within 24 hours of occurrence at (800) 424-0201. Complete reports shall thereafter be filed with FRA pursuant to § 234.9 of this part (activation failure report) and 49 CFR 225.11 (accident/ incident report).
(b) Each telephone report must state the:
(1) Name of the railroad;
(2) Name, title, and telephone number of the individual making the report;
(3) Time, date, and location of accident;
(4) U. S. DOT-AAR Grade Crossing Identification Number;
(5) Circumstances of the accident, including operating details of the grade crossing warning device;
(6) Number of persons killed or injured, if any;
(7) Maximum authorized train speed; and
(8) Posted highway speed limit, if known.

49 C.F.R. §234.7