Track & Bridge Training Session
Sunday, August 16; 5;30pm - 7:30pm Led by FRA Track Specialist, Kenneth Rusk, Monday morning's training will cover the minimum safety requirements for railroad track that is part of the general system of transportation. This seminar is designed to teach the Track Safety Standards - CFR 213, while recognizing the special needs of short lines and contractors and will outline the responsibilities and qualifications required for compliance with FRA regulations, including the designation of supervisory personnel whose responsibilities oversee the renewal and inspection of all classes of track. In this session, attendees will go over the particular aspects of the right of way and the areas immediately adjacent to it. Areas of focus will cover the track structure, including ties, tie plates, ballast, bars spikes, and clips. You will gain an understanding of the various types and frequency of inspections on conventional bolted rail or continuous welded rail. Corrective actions and preventive maintenance will be covered for both types of track structures. Special emphasis is placed on: Excepted Track; Drainage; Defective Ties; Vegetation; Gage; Curve Theory; Rail & Joint Bar Defects; and Turnout Inspections. Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning, FRA Structural Engineer David Killingbeck will address the essential elements of a bridge management program. The ASLRRA Bridge Committee has finalized its recommendations for bridge management and inspections for the short line industry. The topics covered in this session will include development of a bridge inspection and management program, when and how to engage the services of an engineer, typical bridge problems and some solutions, and some indicators that a non-engineer can use to detect signs of potential trouble. We will also discuss current FRA policy regarding railroad bridges and tunnels. as well as cost. The presentation is intended for operating officials of short line and regional railroads who have maintenance of way functions as part of their responsibility. The structural portion will center on ways to avoid train accidents or serious damage to bridges that could be caused by neglect, overloads, natural conditions, or improper repair work. It will also include general information that should be useful in extending the useful safe life of the bridges owned by the railroad. Timber, steel, and masonry bridges will be included. The session will close out on Tuesday with Mr. Killingbeck covering Bridge Worker Safety. This portion will center on practical application of fall protection for bridge workers, and how to assure compliance with FRA Bridge Worker Safety regulations in 49 CFR 214. In addition to this educational session, training seminar attendees will have access to all of our social events such as the receptions, breakfasts, and lunch. Registration Fees SAVE $30 and register by July 31. Registration fees are as follows:
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