Laws & Regs vs AskRail

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is pleased to provide its Compilation of State Laws and Regulations Affecting Highway-Rail Grade Crossings publication as an app for your Apple device. The publication helps you gather the laws and regulations of the 50 states and the District of Columbia that address highway-rail grade crossings. The app makes this all available in an easy-to-use application that you can take with you in your pocket. Each chapter presents a different highway-rail grade crossing subject area and contains an introductory overview of the subject area. Subject areas covered include: Crossing Consolidations and Closures and Crossing Treatment Procedures; Private Crossings; Blocked Crossings; Active, Passive and Train Borne Warning Devices; Driver Action; Slow, Low, and Special Vehicles; Trespassing; Vandalism; Vegetation Clearance; and Photographic Monitoring and Enforcement. …always eXpect a train… Key Features: I.laws and regulations of the 50 states and the District of Columbia that address highway-rail grade crossings II.Allows the user to establish a favorites chapter for easy reviewing III.Quick navigation of chapters IV.Search function helps you find what you need For more about rail safety or the FRA visit: FRA: http://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0001 FRA’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USDOTFRA FRA’s twitter: https://twitter.com/USDOTFRA For more about highway-rail grade crossing safety visit: Operation Lifesaver: http://oli.org

The AskRail app is a hazardous materials safety tool for first responders who are first on scene or directly support the first on scene in the event of a rail incident. Access to certain features, including the ability to query railcar contents based on an equipment number, is restricted to authorized personnel. To obtain authorization to use the restricted features, you must assert that you are a first responder, provide information about your emergency response agency, and identify a supervisor who can attest to your first responder duties. You also must obtain sponsorship from a Class I railroad. This process may take up to several weeks. AskRail is a collaborative effort among all North American Class I railroads, the Association of American Railroads, Railinc Corp., and the Transportation Technology Center, Inc. For more information about AskRail please visit: www.askrail.us.