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Federal Railroad Administration Issues Safety Advisory on 'Track is Clear' Rule Compliance
December 13, 2025
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration has issued a safety advisory to stress the importance of verifying that the "track is clear" before railroad equipment pushes or shoves across highway-rail grade crossings. This advisory specifically targets crossings equipped only with flashing lights or passive warning devices.

Recent fatal accidents involving Union Pacific Railroad Co., Omaha, Nebraska, Watco Rail Servic . . .

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