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  1. 3 hours ago

    : When you see this sign,

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  2. Retweeted
    Apr 10

    When you approach a work zone, watch for cones, barrels, signs, large vehicles and workers in orange vests. Drive like you work there.

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  3. Apr 10

    : Check out FRA's interactive crossing demonstration to learn how you can improve rail safety as a motorist or pedestrian. Click here:

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  4. Apr 9

    co-sponsored rail integrity and performance testing with . The test evaluated the performance of improved rail alloys, curve lubrication practices, and grinding practices in revenue service at a mega site. Learn more:

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  5. Apr 8

    Calling all photographers, models and graduates, don't take photographs on or near train tracks. not photoshoots!

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  6. Apr 5

    : When it comes to rail safety, stop, look, and listen for trains. Anytime is train time.

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  7. Apr 4

    : Taking photos on or near railroad tracks is dangerous and illegal. Trespassers can be arrested and fined—but the ultimate penalty is death.

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  8. Apr 3

    published a research report where Transportation Technology Center, Inc. completed installation and testing to measure drainage, settlement, and dynamic behavior of a fine-contaminated ballast section. Read the report here: .

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  9. Apr 2

    : Each highway-rail grade crossing is equipped with an Emergency Notification System (ENS) sign to help improve . Check out these facts about the ENS sign |

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    Apr 2

    Dislike! Always .

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  11. Apr 1

    When you see railroad tracks, because... *Trains do not follow set schedules *Trains can travel in either direction

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  12. Mar 29

    : Headphones and railroad crossings don’t mix. When approaching a crossing: Remove the headphones. Stop, look and listen for a train before crossing tracks. Stay alive. Let's be Image cred:

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    Mar 29

    FTA Seeks to Put Brakes on in Public , Makes $4 Million Available for Public Initiatives

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  14. Mar 28

    sponsored to evaluate the effectiveness of engineering treatments to deter vehicles from turning onto the rail right-of-way (ROW) at highway-rail grade crossings. Read more about this research here: .

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    Mar 28

    It’s a sunny day ☀️ in Washington, D.C. and the peak time for seeing the cherry blossoms during the is fast approaching! Please remember that is a and leave your at home.

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    Mar 28

    TODAY: will host a fireside chat with to celebrate at USDOT. This year's celebrations have focused around the theme 'Visionary Women: Leaders in Transportation.' Watch live beginning at 2:30 PM ET:

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  17. Mar 27

    Passive crossings, those without active warning devices, require an extra level of cautiousness. Here's how you can practice around passive crossings:

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  18. Mar 26

    : Trespassing on railroad property is dangerous & illegal. How do you feel about trespassing? Drop us an emoji...☠️😤

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  19. Mar 25

    We can't say it enough: Even if railroad tracks look abandoned or unused, they are private property and trespassing is illegal. And dangerous. If you see tracks, you should ALWAYS expect a train--at any time, and in any direction.

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  20. Mar 22

    : Trespassing along railroad rights-of-way is the leading cause of rail-related deaths in America. Practice everyday.

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