Use of Locomotive Horns at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Thu, Dec 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

FRA is issuing rules to require that a locomotive horn be sounded while a train is approaching and entering a public highwayrail crossing. The rules also provide for an exception to the above requirement in circumstances in which there is not a significant risk of loss of life or serious personal injury, use of the locomotive horn is impractical, or safety measures fully compensate for the absence of the warning provided by the horn. This rule is required by law.

The Department of Veterans Affairs gives notice under Pub. L. 92- 463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that a

Thu, Dec 18 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Dated: December 11, 2003.

By Direction of the Secretary:
E. Philip Riggin,
Committee Managegment Officer.
[FR Doc. 0331178 Filed 121703; 8:45 am]
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Use of Locomotive Horns at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

The Department of Veterans Affairs gives notice under Pub. L. 92- 463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that a