Texas Transportation Code

§ 451.136 — RAIL SAFETY PLAN AND REPORTS

TN § 451.136Title 6. ROADWAYS · Part K. MASS TRANSPORTATION · Ch. 451. METROPOLITAN RAPID TRANSIT AUTHORITIES · Art. C-1. ADDITIONAL MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN AUTHORITIES

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(a)The board shall adopt and the general manager shall implement a rail safety plan in accordance with federal and industry standards for all authority rail activities, including commuter and freight rail activities.

(b)The plan must address and emphasize ongoing maintenance and safety of the authority's railroad bridges.

(c)To ensure that contractor services on the authority's rail system meet safety obligations, the plan must include specifics regarding monitoring of contractors for safety-related performance, including regular:

(1)hazard analyses;

(2)risk assessments; and

(3)safety audits.

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1327 (S.B. 650), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.