Presents an overview of the Federal Railroad Administration railroad safety program, including regulatory development and compliance and enforcement. Examines railroad safety statistics, the role of the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee, and key legislative issues, including railroad employees' fatigue and hours of service, alleged harassment and intimidation of employees who cooperate with safety efforts, and highway-rail grade crossing safety concerns, and indicates the status of legislation to extend and/or improve the railroad safety program. Includes tables.
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