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Federal Railroad Administration Adjacent Track (RWP) 49 CFR Sections 214.315 & 214.336 Joseph E Riley PE Headquarters Track Specialist RWP and RMM April 24, 2014 1
Who We Are
RAIL– Moving America Forward Who We Are The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) enables the safe, reliable, and efficient movement of people and goods for a strong America, now and in the future.
• • • • •
Safety is our number one priority We are laying a foundation for higher performing rail Promulgating and enforcing rail safety regulations Investing in America’s rail corridors Research and development to advance rail safety
Our Success and Accomplishments Rail has never been safer. FRA is committed to continuous safety improvement: • Maintaining onsite inspections identifying safety violations; • Development rules, regulations and guidance; and • Workforce training FRA is the Chief Safety Regulator for all Passenger and Freight Railroads Nationwide • FRA employs nearly 900 people • With eight regional offices strategically located across the Nation • Dedicated to our vision: RAIL-Moving America Forward
Laying a foundation for higher performing rail Our Multi-Billion Dollars Portfolio Includes: •
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Amtrak Operating and Capital Programs - $7 billion
High Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) Grants - $10.1 billion •
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Research and Development - $30 million
Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) Program – $1.7 billion •
Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Programs - $423 million •
Rail Line Relocation Grants - $86 million
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Disaster Assistance Grants -$18 million
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Learning Objectives 1.
2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
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Describe the two new on-track safety (OTS) job briefing requirements applicable to any adjacent tracks and all RW jobs. (315(a)(3)-(4)) Specify the conditions that trigger the requirement to establish adjacentcontrolled-track OTS. (336(a)(1)) Define Adjacent Controlled Track, Adjacent Track, Inter-Track Barrier, Minor Correction and Occupied Track. ((a)(3)) Denote the criteria that defines when work must cease and affected RWs must occupy a predetermined place of safety (PPOS). ((b)(1)) Define PPOS. (Table 1, Footnote 1) Explain the permissible work activity and limitations for a RW working exclusively between the rails of the occupied track when a train or other OTE is authorized or permitted to move at a speed of ≤ 25F/40P on an adjacent controlled track. ((c) and Table 1, Footnote 2) Understand that there are no conditions that would not permit a RWIC from establishing adjacent-track OTS as he/she deems necessary. ((d))
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Learning Objectives 8.
Recognize that the exceptions in § 214.336(e) only apply to paragraphs (a), (b), and (c), and do not apply to paragraphs (d) and (f). 9. Specify the conditions that permit work on a side of the occupied track that is opposite to the side where movement is permitted. ((e)(1)(i)-(iii)) 10. List the conditions that permit maintenance or repairs alongside or within the perimeter of a RMM on the occupied track. ((e)(2)(i) and (ii)) 11. Specify the criteria and conditions required to exempt a RWG that is using a hi-rail or rail-bound vehicle from the requirements for adjacentcontrolled-track OTS. ((e)(3)(i)) 12. Understand the requirement in (f) to establish working limits on an adjacent controlled track where a component of a RMM on the occupied track fouls the adjacent controlled track.
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Presentation Notes
• This presentation is intended to provide guidance in broad terms. It is not intended to serve as a complete explanation of the Adjacent Track regulations or as a substitute for application of the regulations to specific facts. • The Track Division Technical Bulletin provides additional guidance regarding the regulation. • Each section/paragraph shown in this presentation is a summary of the regulatory text. User must consult the complete regulation when necessary. • This presentation does not provide any information about specific procedures on any railroad, nor may it be used to qualify any person. • Roadway workers are required to be trained on the specific rules and procedures of each railroad upon which they are to perform RW duties as defined by this regulation. RWP 2014
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Fouling a Track FOULING A TRACK - the placement of an individual or an item of equipment in such proximity to a track that the individual or equipment could be struck by a moving train or on-track equipment, or in any case is within four feet of the field side of the near running rail.
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Roadway Worker Protection
Responsibilities
Programs Generally
Documentation
Employer
Roadway Worker
On-Track Safety Generally
Supervision & Communication
Training & Qualification
Stop Movements
Depart Track for Movement
Train Audible Warning
Roadway Maint. Machines
Work Group On-Track Safety
Working Limits Generally
Individual Train Detection
Definite Train Location
Informational Line-ups
Train Approach Warning
Controlled Track
Non-Controlled Track
Foul Time
Exclusive Track Occupancy
Train Coordination
Flagmen
Authority
Local Signal Control
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§ 214.315 Supervision and Communication. a)
When an employer assigns a duty to a roadway worker that calls for that employee to foul a track, the employer shall provide the employee with an OTS job briefing which includes at a minimum, the following: 1) Information on the means by which OTS is to be provided for each track identified to be fouled; 2) Instruction on each OTS procedure to be followed; 3) Information about any adjacent tracks, » OTS for such tracks,
Required by Part 214, Subpart C (RWP) or Deemed necessary by the RWIC, and
» Identification of any RMM’s that will foul such tracks; and 4) RWP 2014
Discussion of the nature of the work to be performed and the characteristics of the work location. (Applicable to All Briefings) 11
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§ 214.315 Supervision and Communication b.
c. d.
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Each briefing will be deemed complete only when each RW has acknowledged and understood the briefing. Each RWG shall have a designated person to provide OTS for all members of the group. The RWIC shall indicate the OTS and inform workers of changes to the OTS in advance. When an emergency prevents advance notice of changes, the RWs will be immediately warned to clear the track/fouling space. Lone workers shall have an OTS briefing with a supervisor or another designated employee. When communication is disabled, the briefing shall be conducted as soon as possible. 12
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Roadway Worker Protection
Responsibilities
Programs Generally
Documentation
Employer
Roadway Worker
On-Track Safety Generally
Supervision & Communication
Training & Qualification
Stop Movements
Depart Track for Movement
Train Audible Warning
Roadway Maint. Machines
Work Group On-Track Safety
Working Limits Generally
Individual Train Detection
Definite Train Location
Informational Line-ups
Train Approach Warning
Controlled Track
Non-Controlled Track
Foul Time
Exclusive Track Occupancy
Train Coordination
Flagmen
Authority
Local Signal Control
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§ 214.335 On-Track Safety Procedures for Roadway Work Groups, General a)
b)
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No employer subject to Part 214 shall require or permit a RW who is a member of a RWG to foul a track unless OTS is provided by either working limits, TAW, or Definite Train Location Information per the applicable provisions of §§214.319, 214.321, 213.323, 214.325, 214.327, 214.329 and 214.331. No RW who is a member of a RWG shall foul a track without having been informed by the RW responsible for the OTS of the RWG that OTS is provided. 14
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§ 214.335 On-Track Safety Procedures for Roadway Work Groups, General c) Roadway work groups engaged in large-scale maintenance or construction shall be provided with train approach warning in accordance with § 214.327 for movements on adjacent tracks that are not included within working limits.
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§ 214.336 On-Track Safety Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks a)
Procedures; general. 1. 2. 3.
b)
c)
d) e)
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Conditions necessitating adjacent controlled track on-track safety. Special Conditions Definitions
Procedures for adjacent controlled track movements over 25 mph (or over 40 mph if passenger movements). Procedures for adjacent controlled track movements 25 mph or less (or 40 mph or less if passenger movements). Discretion of roadway worker in charge. Exceptions to the requirements in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) for adjacent-controlled-track on-track safety. Procedures for components of roadway maintenance machines fouling an adjacent controlled track. 16
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§ 214.336 On-Track Safety Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks
(a) Procedures; general. 1) General rule. Except for § 214.336(e) »
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On-track safety required for each adjacent controlled track when RWG with at least one of the RW’s on the ground is engaged in a common task with on-track, self-propelled equipment or coupled equipment on an occupied track. Required on-track safety shall be established through
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§ 214.319 (Working limits, generally) or § 214.329 (Train approach warning provided by watchmen/lookouts) and as more specifically described thru-out § 214.336. 17
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On-Track Safety for Certain Roadway Work Groups & Adjacent Tracks Decision Tree
Yes
No
§ 31`5(a)(3) Discuss info about adjacent tracks, OTS for such tracks required by 214.336 or RWIC deems necessary, identify RMM foul such tracks, discuss nature of work & location characteristics in job briefing
§ 315(a)(4) Discuss nature of work & location characteristics in job briefing .
§ 336(a(1) RWG present?
No
Yes
No adjacent controlled track on-track safety required unless (f) equipment component fouls adjacent controlled track – then working limits required
Track center ≤19’ occupied track to adjacent controlled track?
No Track center 25F/40P
(c) RWIC Authorize or Permits Movement or Warning Provided on Adjacent Controlled Track for Speeds ≤ 25F/40P
Exceptions to (a), (b) and (c)
When and Where Work Must Cease per Table 1 [All Work Must Cease Between Rails Occupied Track & Side of Occupied Track Closest to Adjacent Controlled Track to which Movement is Authorized or Permitted or Warning is Provided. (Side A)] and RW must move to PPOS.
When and Where Work Must Cease per Table 1 Work May Continue Between Rails Occupied Track if 25’ Buffer Maintained between On-track self-propelled equipment or coupled equipment and RW on the ground working common with the equipment, [Work Must Cease Side Closest to Adjacent Controlled Track to which Movement is Authorized or Permitted or Warning is Provided. (Side A) and RW must move to PPOS.
Opposite Side (Side B) Work May Continue if : [(e)(1)(i) No adjacent track is present on Side B of the Occupied Track] OR [(e)(1)(ii) On the side (Side B) of the Occupied Track with one or more adjacent tracks, the closest of which has working limits and no movements are permitted within such working limits by the RWIC] OR [(e)(2)(i)–(ii) Maintenance or repairs is performed alongside or within the perimeter of a RMM or coupled equipment on the occupied track] 25 (d) Unless RWIC Deems Ceasing Work Necessary
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On-Track Safety for Certain Roadway Work Groups & Adjacent Tracks Decision Tree No Adjacent Controlled Track On-track Safety is Required When:
[(e)(1)(iii) For the side with one or more adjacent tracks provided that that it has an inter-track barrier between the occupied track and the closest adjacent track on that side] OR [(e)(3)(i) If Hi-rail vehicle or other rail bound vehicle (other than a catenary maintenance tower vehicle) is being used for inspection or minor correction purposes provided that such vehicle is not coupled to one or more railroad cars] OR [(e)(3)(ii) If an automated inspection car being used for inspection or minor correction purposes] OR [(e)(3)(iii) If a catenary maintenance tower car or vehicle provided that all of the on-ground workers engaged in the common task (other than those performing work in accordance with another exception in § 214.336(e)) are positioned within the gage of the occupied track for the sole purpose of applying or removing grounds] NOTE: The above exceptions to the requirement for Adjacent Controlled On-track Safety are not applicable if the RWIC deems necessary the establishment of On-track Safety on one or more adjacent tracks consistent with both the purpose and requirements of this subpart or (f).
Federal Railroad Administration Table 1–Summary of On-Track Safety Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks Example No./ Diagram No. (see Figure 1)
“Side A” of the Occupied Track—the side from the vertical plane of the near running rail of the occupied track extending outward through to the fouling space of the adjacent controlled track (”’No. 1’ Track” or “No. 1”)
On or Between the Rails of the Occupied Track (“’No. 2’ Track” or “No. 2”), where On-Track Safety Is Established through Working Limits
“Side B” of the Occupied Track—either (1) the side with no adjacent track or (2) the side from the vertical plane of the near running rail of the occupied track extending outward through to the fouling space of the adjacent controlled track (“’No. 3’ Track” or “No. 3”)
Method of OnTrack Safety on Side A
Requirements
Requirements
Requirements
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Working limits or train approach warning
Upon receiving a notification or warning for movement(s) (“movement notification or warning”) for No. 1, cease work and occupy a predetermined place of safety (“PPOS”). 1
Upon movement notification or warning for No. 1, cease work and occupy a PPOS, except work may continue during movement(s) on No. 1 auth’d. at 25 mph or less (or 40 mph or less for passenger train movements) if maintain 25’ spacing.2
Work3 is not required to cease during movement(s) on No. 1.
Not applicable (N/A), because there is no adjacent track
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Working limits
Upon movement notification for No. 1, cease work and occupy a PPOS. Work3 is not required to cease during movement(s) on No. 3.
Upon movement notification for No. 1 or No. 3, cease work and occupy a PPOS, except work may continue during movement(s) on No. 1 or No. 3 auth’d. at 25 mph or less (or at 40 mph or less for passenger train movements) if maintain 25’ spacing.2
Upon movement notification for No. 3, cease work and occupy a PPOS. Work3 is not required to cease during movement(s) on No. 1.
Working limits
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Working limits
Upon movement notification for No. 1, cease work and occupy a PPOS. Work3 is not required to cease during movement(s) on No. 3.
Upon movement notification for No. 1 or warning for No. 3, cease work and occupy a PPOS, except work may continue during movement(s) on No. 1 or No. 3 auth’d. at 25 mph or less (or at 40 mph or less for passenger train movements) if maintain 25’ spacing.2
Upon movement warning for No. 3 or notification for No. 1, cease work and occupy a PPOS.
Train approach warning
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Method of OnTrack Safety on Side B
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Federal Railroad Administration Table 1–Summary of OTS Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks (cont’d) Example No./ Diagram No. (see Figure 1)
“Side A” of the Occupied Track—the side from the vertical plane of the near running rail of the occupied track extending outward through to the fouling space of the adjacent controlled track (”’No. 1’ Track” or “No. 1”)
Method of On-Track Safety on Side A
On or Between the Rails of the Occupied Track (“’No. 2’ Track” or “No. 2”), where On-Track Safety Is Established through Working Limits
Requirements
Requirements
“Side B” of the Occupied Track—either (1) the side with no adjacent track or (2) the side from the vertical plane of the near running rail of the occupied track extending outward through to the fouling space of the adjacent controlled track (“’No. 3’ Track” or “No. 3”)
Requirements
Method of OnTrack Safety on Side B
4
Train approach warning
Upon movement warning for No. 1 or No. 3, cease work and occupy a PPOS.
Upon movement warning for No. 1 or No. 3, cease work and occupy a PPOS, except work may continue during movement(s) on No. 1 or No. 3 auth’d. at 25 mph or less (or at 40 mph or less for passenger train movements) if maintain 25’ spacing.2
Upon movement warning for No. 3 or No. 1, cease work and occupy safety PPOS.
Train approach warning
5
None, but with intertrack barrier
Work is prohibited on No. 1 and up to barrier (“Side A1”). Work is not required to cease btwn. barrier and near running rail of occupied track (“Side A2”) during movement(s) on No. 1.
Work is not required to cease during movement(s) on No. 1.
Work is not required to cease during movement(s) on No. 1.
N/A, because there is no adjacent track
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None, but with intertrack barrier
Work is prohibited on Side A1. Work3 is not required to cease on Side A2 during movement(s) on No. 1 or No. 3.
Work is not required to cease during movement(s) on No. 1. Upon movement notification or warning for No. 3, cease work and occupy a PPOS, except work may continue during movement(s) on No. 3 auth’d. at 25 mph or less (or at 40 mph or less for passenger trains) if maintain 25’ spacing.2
Upon movement notification or warning for No. 3, cease work and occupy a PPOS. Work3 is not required to cease during movement(s) on No. 1.
Working limits or train approach warning
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Federal Railroad Administration Table 1–Summary of OTS Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks (cont’d) As used in the above table, a “predetermined place of safety” (or “PPOS”) means a specific location that an affected roadway worker must occupy upon receiving a watchman/lookout’s warning of approaching movement(s) (“warning”) or a roadway worker in charge’s (“RWIC’s”) notification of pending movement(s) on an adjacent track (“notification”), as designated during the on-track safety job briefing required by § 214.315. The PPOS may not be on a track, unless the track has working limits on it and no movements permitted within such working limits by the RWIC. Thus, under these circumstances, the space between the rails of the occupied track (No. 2 in this table) may be designated as a place to remain in position or to otherwise occupy upon receiving a warning or notification. The RWIC must determine any change to a PPOS, and communicate such change to all affected roadway workers through an updated on-track safety job briefing. 1
On-ground work is prohibited in the areas 25’ in front of and 25’ behind equipment on the occupied track (No. 2), and must not break the plane of a rail on No. 2 towards a side of No. 2 unless work is permitted on that side. Note, however, that per § 214.336(a)(2), work would no longer be permitted to continue on or between the rails of the occupied track during movement(s) on an adjacent controlled track at 25 mph or less (or at 40 mph or less for passenger trains or other passenger on-track equipment movements) if there is a simultaneous movement on the other adjacent controlled track at more than 25 mph (or at more than 40 mph per hour for passenger train movements or other passenger on-track equipment movements). 2
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Work that does not break the plane of the near running rail of the occupied track (No. 2) is not required to cease during such movements; work that breaks the plane of the near running rail of the occupied track may also continue: 1) during the times that work is permitted on or between the rails of the occupied track in accordance with § 214.336(c) (Procedures for adjacent controlled track movements 25 mph or less, or 40 mph or less for passenger train movements or other passenger on-track equipment movements); or 2) if such work is performed alongside or within the perimeter of a roadway maintenance machine or coupled equipment in accordance with § 214.336(e)(2).
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§ 214.336 On-Track Safety Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks
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§ 214.336 On-Track Safety Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks
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§ 214.336 On-Track Safety Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks
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§ 214.336 On-Track Safety Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks
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§ 214.336 On-Track Safety Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks
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§ 214.336 On-Track Safety Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks e)
Exceptions to the requirements in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) for adjacent-controlled-track on-track safety. No OTS other than required by § 214.336(f) (Procedures for components of RMM fouling an adjacent controlled track) or provided under § 214.336(d) (Discretion of RWIC) is required by paragraphs (a), (b) and through (c) of § 214.336 for an adjacent controlled track during the times that the RWG is exclusively performing one or more of the work activities listed in § 214.336(e)(1) through (e)(3)
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§ 214.336 On-Track Safety Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks
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§ 214.336 On-Track Safety Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks d)
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Discretion of roadway worker in charge. Nothing in this subpart (subpart C of part 214 – i.e., the RWP regulation) prohibits the RWIC from establishing OTS on one or more adjacent tracks as he or she deems necessary consistent with both the purpose and requirements of this subpart.
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§ 214.336 On-Track Safety Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks.
Procedures for components of roadway maintenance machines fouling an adjacent controlled track.
f)
Except as provided for in § 214.341(c), a component of a RMM shall not foul an adjacent controlled track unless— Working limits have been established on the adjacentcontrolled-track and There are no movements permitted within the working limits by the RWIC that would affect any of the RW’s engaged in a common task with such machine. RWP 2014
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Short Line Situation 19’ or less centerline of occupied track to centerline of adjacent controlled track
Adjacent Controlled Track
Non-Controlled Occupied Track with at least one RW of a RWG Working on the ground with on-track Self-propelled equipment or coupled equipment o
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Who We Are
RAIL– Moving America Forward Who We Are The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) enables the safe, reliable, and efficient movement of people and goods for a strong America, now and in the future.
• • • • •
Safety is our number one priority We are laying a foundation for higher performing rail Promulgating and enforcing rail safety regulations Investing in America’s rail corridors Research and development to advance rail safety
Our Success and Accomplishments Rail has never been safer. FRA is committed to continuous safety improvement: • Maintaining onsite inspections identifying safety violations; • Development rules, regulations and guidance; and • Workforce training FRA is the Chief Safety Regulator for all Passenger and Freight Railroads Nationwide • FRA employs nearly 900 people • With eight regional offices strategically located across the Nation • Dedicated to our vision: RAIL-Moving America Forward
Laying a foundation for higher performing rail Our Multi-Billion Dollars Portfolio Includes: •
•
Amtrak Operating and Capital Programs - $7 billion
High Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) Grants - $10.1 billion •
•
Research and Development - $30 million
Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) Program – $1.7 billion •
Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Programs - $423 million •
Rail Line Relocation Grants - $86 million
•
Disaster Assistance Grants -$18 million
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Learning Objectives 1.
2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
7.
Describe the two new on-track safety (OTS) job briefing requirements applicable to any adjacent tracks and all RW jobs. (315(a)(3)-(4)) Specify the conditions that trigger the requirement to establish adjacentcontrolled-track OTS. (336(a)(1)) Define Adjacent Controlled Track, Adjacent Track, Inter-Track Barrier, Minor Correction and Occupied Track. ((a)(3)) Denote the criteria that defines when work must cease and affected RWs must occupy a predetermined place of safety (PPOS). ((b)(1)) Define PPOS. (Table 1, Footnote 1) Explain the permissible work activity and limitations for a RW working exclusively between the rails of the occupied track when a train or other OTE is authorized or permitted to move at a speed of ≤ 25F/40P on an adjacent controlled track. ((c) and Table 1, Footnote 2) Understand that there are no conditions that would not permit a RWIC from establishing adjacent-track OTS as he/she deems necessary. ((d))
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Learning Objectives 8.
Recognize that the exceptions in § 214.336(e) only apply to paragraphs (a), (b), and (c), and do not apply to paragraphs (d) and (f). 9. Specify the conditions that permit work on a side of the occupied track that is opposite to the side where movement is permitted. ((e)(1)(i)-(iii)) 10. List the conditions that permit maintenance or repairs alongside or within the perimeter of a RMM on the occupied track. ((e)(2)(i) and (ii)) 11. Specify the criteria and conditions required to exempt a RWG that is using a hi-rail or rail-bound vehicle from the requirements for adjacentcontrolled-track OTS. ((e)(3)(i)) 12. Understand the requirement in (f) to establish working limits on an adjacent controlled track where a component of a RMM on the occupied track fouls the adjacent controlled track.
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Presentation Notes
• This presentation is intended to provide guidance in broad terms. It is not intended to serve as a complete explanation of the Adjacent Track regulations or as a substitute for application of the regulations to specific facts. • The Track Division Technical Bulletin provides additional guidance regarding the regulation. • Each section/paragraph shown in this presentation is a summary of the regulatory text. User must consult the complete regulation when necessary. • This presentation does not provide any information about specific procedures on any railroad, nor may it be used to qualify any person. • Roadway workers are required to be trained on the specific rules and procedures of each railroad upon which they are to perform RW duties as defined by this regulation. RWP 2014
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Fouling a Track FOULING A TRACK - the placement of an individual or an item of equipment in such proximity to a track that the individual or equipment could be struck by a moving train or on-track equipment, or in any case is within four feet of the field side of the near running rail.
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Roadway Worker Protection
Responsibilities
Programs Generally
Documentation
Employer
Roadway Worker
On-Track Safety Generally
Supervision & Communication
Training & Qualification
Stop Movements
Depart Track for Movement
Train Audible Warning
Roadway Maint. Machines
Work Group On-Track Safety
Working Limits Generally
Individual Train Detection
Definite Train Location
Informational Line-ups
Train Approach Warning
Controlled Track
Non-Controlled Track
Foul Time
Exclusive Track Occupancy
Train Coordination
Flagmen
Authority
Local Signal Control
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Inaccessible Track
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§ 214.315 Supervision and Communication. a)
When an employer assigns a duty to a roadway worker that calls for that employee to foul a track, the employer shall provide the employee with an OTS job briefing which includes at a minimum, the following: 1) Information on the means by which OTS is to be provided for each track identified to be fouled; 2) Instruction on each OTS procedure to be followed; 3) Information about any adjacent tracks, » OTS for such tracks,
Required by Part 214, Subpart C (RWP) or Deemed necessary by the RWIC, and
» Identification of any RMM’s that will foul such tracks; and 4) RWP 2014
Discussion of the nature of the work to be performed and the characteristics of the work location. (Applicable to All Briefings) 11
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§ 214.315 Supervision and Communication b.
c. d.
e.
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Each briefing will be deemed complete only when each RW has acknowledged and understood the briefing. Each RWG shall have a designated person to provide OTS for all members of the group. The RWIC shall indicate the OTS and inform workers of changes to the OTS in advance. When an emergency prevents advance notice of changes, the RWs will be immediately warned to clear the track/fouling space. Lone workers shall have an OTS briefing with a supervisor or another designated employee. When communication is disabled, the briefing shall be conducted as soon as possible. 12
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Roadway Worker Protection
Responsibilities
Programs Generally
Documentation
Employer
Roadway Worker
On-Track Safety Generally
Supervision & Communication
Training & Qualification
Stop Movements
Depart Track for Movement
Train Audible Warning
Roadway Maint. Machines
Work Group On-Track Safety
Working Limits Generally
Individual Train Detection
Definite Train Location
Informational Line-ups
Train Approach Warning
Controlled Track
Non-Controlled Track
Foul Time
Exclusive Track Occupancy
Train Coordination
Flagmen
Authority
Local Signal Control
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§ 214.335 On-Track Safety Procedures for Roadway Work Groups, General a)
b)
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No employer subject to Part 214 shall require or permit a RW who is a member of a RWG to foul a track unless OTS is provided by either working limits, TAW, or Definite Train Location Information per the applicable provisions of §§214.319, 214.321, 213.323, 214.325, 214.327, 214.329 and 214.331. No RW who is a member of a RWG shall foul a track without having been informed by the RW responsible for the OTS of the RWG that OTS is provided. 14
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§ 214.335 On-Track Safety Procedures for Roadway Work Groups, General c) Roadway work groups engaged in large-scale maintenance or construction shall be provided with train approach warning in accordance with § 214.327 for movements on adjacent tracks that are not included within working limits.
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§ 214.336 On-Track Safety Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks a)
Procedures; general. 1. 2. 3.
b)
c)
d) e)
f) RWP 2014
Conditions necessitating adjacent controlled track on-track safety. Special Conditions Definitions
Procedures for adjacent controlled track movements over 25 mph (or over 40 mph if passenger movements). Procedures for adjacent controlled track movements 25 mph or less (or 40 mph or less if passenger movements). Discretion of roadway worker in charge. Exceptions to the requirements in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) for adjacent-controlled-track on-track safety. Procedures for components of roadway maintenance machines fouling an adjacent controlled track. 16
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§ 214.336 On-Track Safety Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks
(a) Procedures; general. 1) General rule. Except for § 214.336(e) »
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On-track safety required for each adjacent controlled track when RWG with at least one of the RW’s on the ground is engaged in a common task with on-track, self-propelled equipment or coupled equipment on an occupied track. Required on-track safety shall be established through
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§ 214.319 (Working limits, generally) or § 214.329 (Train approach warning provided by watchmen/lookouts) and as more specifically described thru-out § 214.336. 17
Federal Railroad Administration START Job briefing – Are adjacent tracks present?
On-Track Safety for Certain Roadway Work Groups & Adjacent Tracks Decision Tree
Yes
No
§ 31`5(a)(3) Discuss info about adjacent tracks, OTS for such tracks required by 214.336 or RWIC deems necessary, identify RMM foul such tracks, discuss nature of work & location characteristics in job briefing
§ 315(a)(4) Discuss nature of work & location characteristics in job briefing .
§ 336(a(1) RWG present?
No
Yes
No adjacent controlled track on-track safety required unless (f) equipment component fouls adjacent controlled track – then working limits required
Track center ≤19’ occupied track to adjacent controlled track?
No Track center 25F/40P
(c) RWIC Authorize or Permits Movement or Warning Provided on Adjacent Controlled Track for Speeds ≤ 25F/40P
Exceptions to (a), (b) and (c)
When and Where Work Must Cease per Table 1 [All Work Must Cease Between Rails Occupied Track & Side of Occupied Track Closest to Adjacent Controlled Track to which Movement is Authorized or Permitted or Warning is Provided. (Side A)] and RW must move to PPOS.
When and Where Work Must Cease per Table 1 Work May Continue Between Rails Occupied Track if 25’ Buffer Maintained between On-track self-propelled equipment or coupled equipment and RW on the ground working common with the equipment, [Work Must Cease Side Closest to Adjacent Controlled Track to which Movement is Authorized or Permitted or Warning is Provided. (Side A) and RW must move to PPOS.
Opposite Side (Side B) Work May Continue if : [(e)(1)(i) No adjacent track is present on Side B of the Occupied Track] OR [(e)(1)(ii) On the side (Side B) of the Occupied Track with one or more adjacent tracks, the closest of which has working limits and no movements are permitted within such working limits by the RWIC] OR [(e)(2)(i)–(ii) Maintenance or repairs is performed alongside or within the perimeter of a RMM or coupled equipment on the occupied track] 25 (d) Unless RWIC Deems Ceasing Work Necessary
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On-Track Safety for Certain Roadway Work Groups & Adjacent Tracks Decision Tree No Adjacent Controlled Track On-track Safety is Required When:
[(e)(1)(iii) For the side with one or more adjacent tracks provided that that it has an inter-track barrier between the occupied track and the closest adjacent track on that side] OR [(e)(3)(i) If Hi-rail vehicle or other rail bound vehicle (other than a catenary maintenance tower vehicle) is being used for inspection or minor correction purposes provided that such vehicle is not coupled to one or more railroad cars] OR [(e)(3)(ii) If an automated inspection car being used for inspection or minor correction purposes] OR [(e)(3)(iii) If a catenary maintenance tower car or vehicle provided that all of the on-ground workers engaged in the common task (other than those performing work in accordance with another exception in § 214.336(e)) are positioned within the gage of the occupied track for the sole purpose of applying or removing grounds] NOTE: The above exceptions to the requirement for Adjacent Controlled On-track Safety are not applicable if the RWIC deems necessary the establishment of On-track Safety on one or more adjacent tracks consistent with both the purpose and requirements of this subpart or (f).
Federal Railroad Administration Table 1–Summary of On-Track Safety Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks Example No./ Diagram No. (see Figure 1)
“Side A” of the Occupied Track—the side from the vertical plane of the near running rail of the occupied track extending outward through to the fouling space of the adjacent controlled track (”’No. 1’ Track” or “No. 1”)
On or Between the Rails of the Occupied Track (“’No. 2’ Track” or “No. 2”), where On-Track Safety Is Established through Working Limits
“Side B” of the Occupied Track—either (1) the side with no adjacent track or (2) the side from the vertical plane of the near running rail of the occupied track extending outward through to the fouling space of the adjacent controlled track (“’No. 3’ Track” or “No. 3”)
Method of OnTrack Safety on Side A
Requirements
Requirements
Requirements
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Working limits or train approach warning
Upon receiving a notification or warning for movement(s) (“movement notification or warning”) for No. 1, cease work and occupy a predetermined place of safety (“PPOS”). 1
Upon movement notification or warning for No. 1, cease work and occupy a PPOS, except work may continue during movement(s) on No. 1 auth’d. at 25 mph or less (or 40 mph or less for passenger train movements) if maintain 25’ spacing.2
Work3 is not required to cease during movement(s) on No. 1.
Not applicable (N/A), because there is no adjacent track
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Working limits
Upon movement notification for No. 1, cease work and occupy a PPOS. Work3 is not required to cease during movement(s) on No. 3.
Upon movement notification for No. 1 or No. 3, cease work and occupy a PPOS, except work may continue during movement(s) on No. 1 or No. 3 auth’d. at 25 mph or less (or at 40 mph or less for passenger train movements) if maintain 25’ spacing.2
Upon movement notification for No. 3, cease work and occupy a PPOS. Work3 is not required to cease during movement(s) on No. 1.
Working limits
3
Working limits
Upon movement notification for No. 1, cease work and occupy a PPOS. Work3 is not required to cease during movement(s) on No. 3.
Upon movement notification for No. 1 or warning for No. 3, cease work and occupy a PPOS, except work may continue during movement(s) on No. 1 or No. 3 auth’d. at 25 mph or less (or at 40 mph or less for passenger train movements) if maintain 25’ spacing.2
Upon movement warning for No. 3 or notification for No. 1, cease work and occupy a PPOS.
Train approach warning
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Method of OnTrack Safety on Side B
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Federal Railroad Administration Table 1–Summary of OTS Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks (cont’d) Example No./ Diagram No. (see Figure 1)
“Side A” of the Occupied Track—the side from the vertical plane of the near running rail of the occupied track extending outward through to the fouling space of the adjacent controlled track (”’No. 1’ Track” or “No. 1”)
Method of On-Track Safety on Side A
On or Between the Rails of the Occupied Track (“’No. 2’ Track” or “No. 2”), where On-Track Safety Is Established through Working Limits
Requirements
Requirements
“Side B” of the Occupied Track—either (1) the side with no adjacent track or (2) the side from the vertical plane of the near running rail of the occupied track extending outward through to the fouling space of the adjacent controlled track (“’No. 3’ Track” or “No. 3”)
Requirements
Method of OnTrack Safety on Side B
4
Train approach warning
Upon movement warning for No. 1 or No. 3, cease work and occupy a PPOS.
Upon movement warning for No. 1 or No. 3, cease work and occupy a PPOS, except work may continue during movement(s) on No. 1 or No. 3 auth’d. at 25 mph or less (or at 40 mph or less for passenger train movements) if maintain 25’ spacing.2
Upon movement warning for No. 3 or No. 1, cease work and occupy safety PPOS.
Train approach warning
5
None, but with intertrack barrier
Work is prohibited on No. 1 and up to barrier (“Side A1”). Work is not required to cease btwn. barrier and near running rail of occupied track (“Side A2”) during movement(s) on No. 1.
Work is not required to cease during movement(s) on No. 1.
Work is not required to cease during movement(s) on No. 1.
N/A, because there is no adjacent track
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None, but with intertrack barrier
Work is prohibited on Side A1. Work3 is not required to cease on Side A2 during movement(s) on No. 1 or No. 3.
Work is not required to cease during movement(s) on No. 1. Upon movement notification or warning for No. 3, cease work and occupy a PPOS, except work may continue during movement(s) on No. 3 auth’d. at 25 mph or less (or at 40 mph or less for passenger trains) if maintain 25’ spacing.2
Upon movement notification or warning for No. 3, cease work and occupy a PPOS. Work3 is not required to cease during movement(s) on No. 1.
Working limits or train approach warning
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Federal Railroad Administration Table 1–Summary of OTS Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks (cont’d) As used in the above table, a “predetermined place of safety” (or “PPOS”) means a specific location that an affected roadway worker must occupy upon receiving a watchman/lookout’s warning of approaching movement(s) (“warning”) or a roadway worker in charge’s (“RWIC’s”) notification of pending movement(s) on an adjacent track (“notification”), as designated during the on-track safety job briefing required by § 214.315. The PPOS may not be on a track, unless the track has working limits on it and no movements permitted within such working limits by the RWIC. Thus, under these circumstances, the space between the rails of the occupied track (No. 2 in this table) may be designated as a place to remain in position or to otherwise occupy upon receiving a warning or notification. The RWIC must determine any change to a PPOS, and communicate such change to all affected roadway workers through an updated on-track safety job briefing. 1
On-ground work is prohibited in the areas 25’ in front of and 25’ behind equipment on the occupied track (No. 2), and must not break the plane of a rail on No. 2 towards a side of No. 2 unless work is permitted on that side. Note, however, that per § 214.336(a)(2), work would no longer be permitted to continue on or between the rails of the occupied track during movement(s) on an adjacent controlled track at 25 mph or less (or at 40 mph or less for passenger trains or other passenger on-track equipment movements) if there is a simultaneous movement on the other adjacent controlled track at more than 25 mph (or at more than 40 mph per hour for passenger train movements or other passenger on-track equipment movements). 2
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Work that does not break the plane of the near running rail of the occupied track (No. 2) is not required to cease during such movements; work that breaks the plane of the near running rail of the occupied track may also continue: 1) during the times that work is permitted on or between the rails of the occupied track in accordance with § 214.336(c) (Procedures for adjacent controlled track movements 25 mph or less, or 40 mph or less for passenger train movements or other passenger on-track equipment movements); or 2) if such work is performed alongside or within the perimeter of a roadway maintenance machine or coupled equipment in accordance with § 214.336(e)(2).
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§ 214.336 On-Track Safety Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks
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§ 214.336 On-Track Safety Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks
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§ 214.336 On-Track Safety Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks
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§ 214.336 On-Track Safety Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks
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§ 214.336 On-Track Safety Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks
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§ 214.336 On-Track Safety Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks e)
Exceptions to the requirements in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) for adjacent-controlled-track on-track safety. No OTS other than required by § 214.336(f) (Procedures for components of RMM fouling an adjacent controlled track) or provided under § 214.336(d) (Discretion of RWIC) is required by paragraphs (a), (b) and through (c) of § 214.336 for an adjacent controlled track during the times that the RWG is exclusively performing one or more of the work activities listed in § 214.336(e)(1) through (e)(3)
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§ 214.336 On-Track Safety Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks
Ex. 5
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§ 214.336 On-Track Safety Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks d)
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Discretion of roadway worker in charge. Nothing in this subpart (subpart C of part 214 – i.e., the RWP regulation) prohibits the RWIC from establishing OTS on one or more adjacent tracks as he or she deems necessary consistent with both the purpose and requirements of this subpart.
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§ 214.336 On-Track Safety Procedures for Certain Roadway Work Groups and Adjacent Tracks.
Procedures for components of roadway maintenance machines fouling an adjacent controlled track.
f)
Except as provided for in § 214.341(c), a component of a RMM shall not foul an adjacent controlled track unless— Working limits have been established on the adjacentcontrolled-track and There are no movements permitted within the working limits by the RWIC that would affect any of the RW’s engaged in a common task with such machine. RWP 2014
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Short Line Situation 19’ or less centerline of occupied track to centerline of adjacent controlled track
Adjacent Controlled Track
Non-Controlled Occupied Track with at least one RW of a RWG Working on the ground with on-track Self-propelled equipment or coupled equipment o
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