1. Patrol assigned track sections so that damaged or broken track can be located and reported.
2. Repair or adjust track switches, using wrenches and replacement parts.
3. Weld sections of track together, such as switch points and frogs.
4. Observe leveling indicator arms to verify levelness and alignment of tracks.
5. Operate single- or multiple-head spike driving machines to drive spikes into ties and secure rails.
6. Operate track wrenches to tighten or loosen bolts at joints that hold ends of rails together.
7. Cut rails to specified lengths, using rail saws.
8. Lubricate machines, change oil, or fill hy
9. Drill holes through rails, tie plates, or fishplates for insertion of bolts or spikes, using power drills.
10. Clean tracks or clear ice or snow from tracks or switch boxes.
11. Clean, grade, or level ballast on railroad tracks.
12. Raise rails, using hydraulic jacks, to allow for tie removal and replacement.
13. Adjust controls of machines that spread, shape, raise, level, or align track, according to specifications.
14. Dress and reshape worn or damaged railroad switch points or frogs, using portable power grinders.
15. Clean or make minor repairs to machines or equipment.
16. Grind ends of new or worn rails to attain smooth joints, using portable grinders.
17. Operate single- or multiple-head spike pullers to pull old spikes from ties.

1. String and attach wire-guidelines machine to rails so that tracks or rails can be aligned or leveled.
2. Engage mechanisms that lay tracks or rails to specified gauges.
3. Drive graders, tamping machines, brooms, or ballast spreading machines to redistribute gravel or ballast between rails.
4. Drive vehicles that automatically move and lay tracks or rails over sections of track to be constructed, repaired, or maintained.
5. Turn wheels of machines, using lever controls, to adjust guidelines for track alignments or grades, following specifications.
6. Push controls to close grasping devices on track or rail sections so that they can be raised or moved.
7. Operate tie-adzing machines to cut ties and permit insertion of fishplates that hold rails.
8. Paint railroad signs, such as speed limits or gatecrossing warnings.
9. Spray ties, fishplates, or joints with oil to protect them from weathering.

Demonstrate an understanding of Roadway Workplace Safety definitions. Note: Trainee is not required to demonstrate competency on definitions that are not applicable to the employer. For example: if no railroad bridges exist on the railroad, the trainee may bypass all definitions related to bridge worker safety.

1. Explain with 100 percent accuracy, the meaning for each of the following on three separate occasions: Adjacent track, Adjacent controlled, Anchorage, Body belt, Body harness, Controlled track, Controlled point, Deceleration device, Definite train location, Designated official, Effective securing device, Exclusive Track Occupancy, Flagman, Foul time, Fouling a track, Free fall distance, Inaccessible Track, Individual train detection, Informational lineup of trains, Inter-track barrier, Interlocking manual, Lanyard, Lifeline, Lone worker, Maximum authorized speed, Minor correction, Noncontrolled track, Occupied track, On-track Safety, On-track safety manual, Personal fall arrest system, Qualified, Railroad bridge, Railroad bridge worker, Restricted speed, Roadway worker, Roadway worker in charge, Selfretracting lifeline, Train approach warning, Train coordination, Watchman/lookout, Working limits.

Demonstrate an understanding of Bridge Worker Safety.

1. Demonstrate with 100 percent accuracy, on three separate occasions, the ability to: Inspect personal fall arrest system and all associated components for wear, damage, corrosion, mildew, and other deterioration. Apply a body harness and ensure proper fit-up. Verify the attachment point of the body harness is located in the center of the wearer's back near shoulder level, or above the wearer's head. Store fall arrest systems properly.

Demonstrate an understanding of Bridge Worker Safety.

1. Demonstrate with 100 percent accuracy, on three separate occasions, the ability to: Choose appropriate fall arrest system components based on the scenario. Ensure proper hook-up, anchoring, and tie-off techniques based on the scenario. Calculate the free fall distance and the clearance distance to the ground or any horizontal surface of the bridge (repeat as often as necessary to ensure comprehension). If vertical lifelines are required, verify a separate lifeline is provided for each bridge worker.Verify that any device used to connect to a horizontal lifeline that may become a vertical lifeline, is capable of locking in either direction. Verify snap hooks are not connected to each other and dimensionally compatible with the member to which they are connected to prevent unintentional disengagement or designed with a locking snap-hook to prevent unintentional disengagement.

Demonstrate an understanding of Bridge Worker Safety in areas with water. Note: The subtasks listed here are very general and should not necessarily be considered a complete list of duties to address in training.

1. With 100 percent accuracy, discuss the purpose of each safety device listed below: Life or buoyant work vests. Life preservers. Ring buoys with at least 90 feet of line. Distance between ring buoys. One inflatable boat or skiff (when required or manned under certain conditions).

Demonstrate an understanding of Roadway Worker Protection, ontrack Safety briefing. Note 1: This task is typically performed by a person designated by the employer as the roadway worker in charge. Lone workers are also entitled to ontrack safety briefings. Lone workers have a duty to communicate their planned itinerary and the procedures they intend to use for on-track safety at the beginning of each duty period with a supervisor or another designated employee. Note 2: Roadway worker in charge means a roadway worker who is qualified under 49 CFR § 214.353 to establish on-track safety for roadway work groups, and lone workers qualified under 49 CFR § 214.347 to establish on-track safety for themselves.

1. Demonstrate with 100 percent accuracy, on three separate occasions, the ability to conduct a simulated or real time Ontrack Safety briefing that involves each of the following elements: Information on the means by which on-track safety is to be provided for each track identified to be fouled and repeated each time conditions change. Instruction on each on-track safety procedure to be followed and repeated each time conditions change. Information about any adjacent tracks, on-track safety for such tracks, if required by this subpart or deemed necessary by the roadway worker in charge, and identification of any roadway maintenance machines that will foul such tracks. A discussion of the nature of the work to be performed and the characteristics of the work location to ensure compliance. Information on the accessibility of the roadway worker in charge and alternative procedures in the event the roadway worker in charge is no longer accessible to the members of the roadway work group. Confirmation from each roadway worker that on-track procedures are understood. Note 3: On-track safety means a state of freedom from the danger of being struck by a moving railroad train or other railroad equipment, provided by operating and safety rules that govern track occupancy by personnel, trains and on-track equipment.

Demonstrate an understanding of Roadway Worker Protection, establishing working limits. Note 1: This task is performed under the direction of a roadway worker in charge. Persons assigned as flagmen must also complete this task. Note 2: Working limits means a segment of track with definite boundaries established in accordance with 49 CFR Part 214 upon which trains and engines may move only as authorized by the roadway worker having control over that defined segment of track. Working limits may be established through exclusive track occupancy, inaccessible track, foul time or train coordination as defined herein

1. Demonstrate with 100 percent accuracy, on three separate occasions, the ability to establish working limits on controlled track through the use of exclusive track occupancy for roadway workers by: Communicating with dispatcher/control operator or designate a flagman at the entrance to the track or cause fixed signals at each entrance to the working limits to display an aspect indicating “Stop.” Creating a written document of the verbal authority as received or use a digital system (electronic display if available). Orally repeating the authority from the dispatcher/control operator. Directing train and/or roadway maintenance machine movements via verbal communication within the working limits. If possible, establish working limits through the use of exclusive track occupancy for roadway workers behind designated trains moving through the same limits after the train(s) have passed the point to be occupied or fouled by: Visually identifying the affected trains(s); or Direct radio contact with a crew member of the affected train(s); or Receiving information about the affected train from the train dispatcher or control operator. Note 3: Exclusive track occupancy means a method of establishing working limits on controlled track in which movement authority of trains and other equipment is withheld by the train dispatcher or control operator, or restricted by flagmen, as prescribed in 49 CFR § 214.321.

Demonstrate an understanding of Roadway Worker Protection, establishing working limits. Note: This task is performed under the direction of a roadway worker in charge.

1. Demonstrate with 100 percent accuracy, on three separate occasions, the ability to establish working limits on controlled track through the use of foul time for roadway workers by: Orally repeating the directive received from the dispatcher/control operator to include the track number or identifier, track limits and time limits of the foul time. Releasing foul time with the dispatcher/control operator. Note: Foul time is a method of establishing working limits on controlled track in which a roadway worker is notified by the train dispatcher or control operator that no trains will operate within a specific segment of controlled track until the roadway worker reports clear of the track, as prescribed in 49 CFR § 214.323.

Demonstrate an understanding of Roadway Worker Protection, establishing working limits. Note: This task is performed under the direction of a roadway worker in charge.

1. Demonstrate with 100 percent accuracy, on three separate occasions, the ability to establish working limits on controlled track through the use of train coordination for roadway workers by: Initiating communication with a member of a train crew from a train which holds exclusive authority to operate within segments of track or tracks. Verify train is visible to the roadway worker who is establishing working limits. Verify train is stopped. Directing train movement through working limits. Release working limits to the train crew. Note: Train coordination means a method of establishing working limits on track upon which a train holds exclusive authority to move whereby the crew of that train yields that authority to a roadway worker.

Demonstrate an understanding of Roadway Worker Protection, establishing working limits. Note: This task is performed under the direction of a roadway worker in charge. Persons assigned as flagmen must also complete this task.

1. Demonstrate with 100 percent accuracy, on three separate occasions, the ability to establish working limits on non-controlled track by rendering the track within working limits physically inaccessible to trains at each possible point of entry by: Lining and locking a switch or derail with an effective locking device to prevent access through the working limits. Configure a rail to prevent access through the working limits. Communicate/coordinate with a train crew to place/use static rolling equipment to prevent access to the working limits.

Demonstrate an understanding of Roadway Worker Protection, establishing ontrack safety. Note: This task is performed under the direction of watchmen/lookout s.

1. Demonstrate with 100 percent accuracy, on three separate occasions, the ability to establish ontrack safety using train approach warning provided by watchmen/lookouts by: Determine if TAW can be safely used. Focusing attention to watchman/lookout assignment given. Providing roadway workers, no less than 15 seconds notice of a train approaching at maximum authorized speed so that workers can occupy a previously arranged place of safety. Using effective and distinctive communication means to notify roadway workers of an approach train or other ontrack equipment. Note: Place of safety to be occupied upon the approach of a train may not be on a track, unless working limits are established on that track.

Demonstrate an understanding of Roadway Worker Protection, establishing working limits. Note: This task is performed under the direction of a roadway worker in charge.

1. Demonstrate with 100 percent accuracy, on three separate occasions, ontrack safety procedures for roadway workgroup and adjacent track by:

Demonstrate an understanding of Roadway Worker Protection, establishing ontrack safety.

1. Demonstrate with 100 percent accuracy, on three separate occasions, complete a statement of Ontrack Safety that includes the following information: Working limits. Date and time. Maximum authorized speed of trains within the limits. Sight distance warning required for approaching trains.

Demonstrate an understanding of Bridge Worker Safety. Note: This task applies only if the exemption from use of fall protection is being utilized, and when the trainee will be designated/ qualified by the track owner as a “bridge inspector.”

1. Demonstrate with 100 percent accuracy, on three separate occasions, the ability to: Execute safe climbing techniques on all bridge structures in accordance with the employer’s policies and procedures while moving on or about the bridge or observing, measuring and recording the dimensions and condition of the bridge and its components.

Demonstrate an understanding of Bridge Worker Safety in connection with rescue operations. Note: Employers have a duty to provide training (including OJT) to employees that have been designated and/or assigned to rescue operations. The training associated with these duties should be tailored for the operation and environmental conditions that exist at a specific location.

1. Demonstrate with 100 percent accuracy, set up and use of each safety device listed below: Various rescue equipment in accordance with the employer’s policies and procedures.

Module 1: History of MP&E Regulations Module 2: Locomotive Safety Standards Part 229: Subpart A-General Module 3: Locomotive Safety Standards Part 229: Subpart B-Inspections & Tests Module 4: Locomotive Safety Standards Part 229: Subpart C-Safety Requirements and Subpart DDesign Requirements Module 5: Freight Car Safety Standards Part 215: Subpart A-General Module 6: Freight Car Safety Standards Part 215: Subpart B- Freight Car Components Module 7: Freight Car Safety Standards Part 215: Subpart C and D-Restricted Equipment and Stenciling Module 8: Safety Appliance Standards Part 231: Movement of Defective Freight Cars Module 9: Safety Appliance Standards Part 231: Specific Requirements & TB’s Module 10: Brake System Safety Standards for Freight Part 232: Subpart B – Movement of Defective Equipment and Subpart C – Brake Tests Module 11: Passenger Equipment Safety Standards Part 238: Subpart A-Movement of Defective Equipment Module 12: Safety Glazing Standards Part 223: Subpart A-General and Subpart B-Specific Requirements Module 13: Rear-End Markers Part 221: Subparts A–General & Marking Devices and B-Marking Devices Module 14: Blue Signal Protection of Workers Part 218: Subpart B Blue Signal Examples Find the Defect

Track Fundamentals Part 1 o Reading Timetables o Track Charts/Profiles o FRA Track Safety Standards Part 213 Subparts A-D Subpart A-General § 213.1 Scope of Part § 213.3 Application § 213.4 Excepted Track § 213.5 Responsibility for Compliance § 213.7 Designation of Qualified Persons to Supervise Certain Renewals and Inspect Track § 213.9 Classes of Track: Operating Speed Limits § 213.11 Restoration or Renewal Under Traffic Conditions § 213.13 Measuring Track Under Load § 213.14 Application of Requirements to Curved Tracks § 213.15 Penalties § 213.17 Waivers § 213.19 Information Collection Subpart B-Roadbed § 213.31 Scope § 213.33 Drainage § 213.37 Vegetation Subpart C-Track Geometry § 213.53 Scope § 213.53 Gage § 213.55 Alinement § 213.57 Curves; Elevations and Speed Limitations § 213.59 Elevation of Curved Track; Runoff § 213.63 Track Surface § 213.65 Combined track alinement and surface deviations. Subpart D-Track Structure § 213.101 Scope § 213.103 Ballast § 213.109 Crossties § 213.110 Gage Restraint Measurement Systems § 213.113 Defective Rails § 213.115 Rail End Mismatch § 213.118 Continuous Welded Rail )CWR) Plan Review and Approval § 213.119 Continuous Welded Rail (CWR) § 213.121 Rail Joints § 213.122 Torch Cut Rail § 213.123 Tie Plates

o FRA Track Safety Standards Part 213 Subparts E-F Subpart E-Track Appliances and Track Related Devices § 213.201 Scope § 213.205 Derails Subpart F-Inspections § 213.231 Scope § 213.233 Track Inspections § 213.234 Automated Inspection of track constructed with concrete crossties § 213.235 Inspection of Switches, Track Crossings and Lift Rail Assemblies or Other Transition Devices on Moveable Bridges § 213.237 Inspection of Rail § 213.237 Qualified Operators § 213.239 Special Inspections § 213.241 Inspection records Related Appendices Bridge Worker Safety Standards Bridge Worker Safety - Fall Protection