FRA Interpretations

OP 04-30 - Hours of Service Interpretation - Awaiting Deadhead Transportation

OP 04-29 - Hours of Service Interpretations

OP 04-28 - FRA’s Application of the Interim Release Provisions of the Federal Hours of Service Laws

OP 04-27 - Deadhead Transportation to a Point of Final Release; Hours of Service Interpretations

OP 04-26 - Coverage of Inside Hostlers and their Helpers Under the Hours of Service Act

OP 04-25 - Inspection of Camp Cars; Clean, Safe, and Sanitary

OP 04-24 - Deadhead Transportation to a Point of Final Release; Hours of Service Interpretations

OP 04-23 - Part 219 - Monitored Urine Collections

OP 04-22 - 49 CFR Part 220, Railroad Communications - Section 220.27(c), Short Identification

OP 04-21 - 49 CFR Part 240: I. Territorial Qualifications; II. Class 3 Railroad Training Requirements; III. Responsibilities in Joint Operations

OP 04-20 - Part 218.37 - Flag Protection • Circumstances Permitting Relief of Rear-End Flag Protection • One Train Following Another at Restricted Speed • Use of Radio Communication between Trains to Afford Relief of Rear-End Flag Protection in Non-Signaled Territory

OP 04-19 - Part 220 - Railroad Communications - Letter of Interpretation Covering: • Accessibility of Radios for Roadway Workers • Definition of Control Center • Definition of Working Radio • Radio and Wireless Communication Coverage • Explanation of the term Switching Operations • Clarification of Communications Redundancy

OP 04-18 - Items of Clarification in Final Rule on Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness; Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 223 and 239

OP 04-17 - Commingled Service: Attending Railroad Investigations or Hearings

OP 04-16 - Technical Resolution Committee: Part 240 - Wrecking Operations; Multiple Decertification Events During Same Duty Tour

OP 04-15 - Technical Resolution Committee: Centralization of Records

OP 04-14 - Technical Resolution Committee: Engineer Certification - Definition of Main Track; Designated Supervisors of Locomotive Engineers (DSLEs)

OP 04-13 - Part 240 - Annual Operational Monitoring and Operational Rules Compliance Testing of Engineers

OP 04-12 - Single Person Crews

OP 04-11 - Torpedoes/Rear End Flag Protection

OP 04-10 - Authority of Local Police to Administer Alcohol and Drug Tests to Rail Employees After Train Accidents

OP 04-09 - Certification Signature Requirements on the Chain of Custody Drug Testing Forms, 49 CFR 219

OP 04-08 - Requirement for Certified Engineers at the Controls of Moving Locomotives or Trains

OP 04-07 - Movement Within Yard Limits--Signaled Territory

OP 04-06 - Yard Limit Designation

OP 04-05 - Inside Hostler Helpers; Hours of Service Implications

OP 04-04 - Commingled Service Provisions; Hours of Service Interpretations

OP 04-03 - Suitable Food and Lodging at Designated Terminals; Hours of Service Act Interpretation

OP 04-02 - Deadheading Following Urine Collections; Hours of Service Implications

OP 04-01 - Instructions for Operation of FRA Track Geometry Vehicle T-2000