• ♦Manual Notice 1998-1
• ►1. Introduction
  • ►1. General
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Purpose
    • ♦Users of this Volume
  • ►2. Authority and Policy
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Governing Statutes (summaries)
    • ♦Policy Instruments
    • ♦Texas Attorney General Opinions
    • ♦Federal Policy
    • ♦Railroad Practices
  • ►3. Operations Involving Railroads
    • ♦Maintenance Responsibilities
    • ♦Working on Railroad Right-of-Way
    • ♦Railroad Payment
  • ►4. Terminology
    • ♦Types of Railroad Tracks
    • ♦Track Gauge
    • ♦Sight Distance
    • ♦Joint Use
    • ♦Preemption
  • ►5. DOT/AAR Grade Crossing Inventory
    • ♦Background
    • ♦Identification Numbering System
    • ♦Maintenance of the Inventory System
• ►2. Railroad Agreements -- General
  • ►1. Overview
    • ♦Financial Responsibility
    • ♦Agreements Required
  • ►2. Railroad Force Account Work
    • ♦Program Overview
    • ♦Financing
    • ♦Implementation
    • ♦Reimbursement
  • ►3. District Responsibilities
    • ♦Project Lead Time
    • ♦Plan Layout (Exhibit A) Preparation
    • ♦Work Order
    • ♦Pre-construction Meeting
    • ♦Construction Inspection
  • ►4. TRF Responsibilities
    • ♦Securing Agreements
    • ♦Liaison Role
    • ♦Coordination with DES
    • ♦Work Order
• ►3. Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Surfaces (Construction and Reconstruction)
  • ►1. Overview
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Importance of Timing
    • ♦Project Financing
    • ♦Project Process Overview
    • ♦Sub-base Work
  • ►2. Plan Layout (Exhibit A)
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Project Data
    • ♦Title Block
    • ♦Right-of-Way Requirements
    • ♦Work List
    • ♦General Notes
    • ♦Warning Signal Device Location
  • ►3. Agreement and Negotiations
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Agreement Contents
    • ♦Project Data
    • ♦License Clause
    • ♦Scope of Work
    • ♦Construction and Maintenance
    • ♦Insurance Clauses
    • ♦Payment Clause
    • ♦Solicitation of Bids Clause
    • ♦Conditions
    • ♦Fiber Optic Clause
    • ♦Negotiations
    • ♦After Execution
  • ►4. Project Execution
    • ♦Work Order
    • ♦Pre-construction Meeting
    • ♦Inspection
    • ♦Completion Letter
• ►4. Grade Crossing Replanking Program
  • ►1. Overview
    • ♦Program Background
    • ♦Program Funding
    • ♦Eligible Crossings
    • ♦Crossing Surface Materials for Replanking
  • ►2. Project Selection
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Project Submission
    • ♦Figuring Estimated Cost per Vehicle
    • ♦Project Selection
    • ♦Project Cancellation
  • ►3. Plan Layout (Exhibit A)
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦ Contents of Exhibit A
  • ►4. Agreement and Negotiations
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Master Agreements
    • ♦Individual Project Agreements
    • ♦Negotiations
  • ►5. Project Execution
    • ♦Work Order
    • ♦Pre-construction Meeting
    • ♦Inspection
    • ♦Completion Letter
• ►5. Spur Tracks
  • ►1. Overview
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Grade-separated Crossings
    • ♦At-grade Crossings
    • ♦Request for Crossing
    • ♦Processing a Request
  • ►2. Plan Layout (Exhibit A)
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Site Inspection
    • ♦Finalization of Exhibit
  • ►3. Agreement and Negotiations
    • ♦Contents
    • ♦Agreement Contents
    • ♦Project Data
    • ♦Permission
    • ♦Scope of Work
    • ♦Insurance Clause
    • ♦Other Considerations
  • ►4. Construction Inspection and Project Completion
    • ♦Inspection
    • ♦Obtaining DOT Inventory Number
• ►6. Warning Signals and Devices
  • ►1. Overview
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦General Guidelines
    • ♦Federal Funding Requirements
    • ♦TRF’s Role
  • ►2. Programs and Finances
    • ♦Highway Construction Projects
    • ♦Federal Programs
    • ♦Railroad Signal Maintenance Payment Program
    • ♦Verification of Warning Devices
  • ►3. Federal Railroad Signal Program
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Eligibility
    • ♦Funding
    • ♦Project Selection and Prioritization
    • ♦Project Processing Overview
  • ►4. The Texas Priority Index
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Priority Index Formula
    • ♦School Bus Priority Index Formula
  • ►5. Project Layout (Exhibit A)
    • ♦Preliminary Layout
    • ♦Post Diagnostic Inspection Additions
    • ♦Itemized Estimate
    • ♦After Layout Completion
  • ►6. Diagnostics Inspection
    • ♦Purpose
    • ♦Inspection Team Composition
    • ♦District Responsibilities
    • ♦Inspection Activities
    • ♦Elimination of the Crossing
    • ♦Safety Enhancements
    • ♦Initial Project Layout Preparation
    • ♦General Notes
    • ♦Cost Participation and Reimbursement Eligibility
    • ♦Reimbursement Methods
    • ♦Final Project Layout Preparation
  • ►7. Agreement Preparation and Coordination
    • ♦Overview
    • ♦Exhibit B Plan Preparation
    • ♦Distribution
    • ♦FHWA Approval
    • ♦Master Agreements
    • ♦Individual Project Agreements
    • ♦Negotiations
  • ►8. Project Execution
    • ♦Work Order
    • ♦Project Coordination
    • ♦Routine Project Inspection
    • ♦Final Inspection
    • ♦Project Certification
  • ►9. STOP and YIELD Signs at Grade Crossings
    • ♦Background
    • ♦National and State Provisions
    • ♦Crossings with Passive Warning Signs
    • ♦Sign Placement
    • ♦Assessing Need for Signs
    • ♦General Factors
    • ♦Specific Factors
    • ♦Positive Indications
    • ♦Opposing Factors
• ►7. Traffic Signal Preemption
  • ►1. Overview
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Need for Preemption
    • ♦Project Process Overview
  • ►2. Preliminary Inspection and Coordination
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Intersection Characteristics
    • ♦Equipment and Circuitry
    • ♦Cost
  • ►3. Plan Layout (Exhibit A)
    • ♦Overview
    • ♦Project Data
    • ♦Title Block
    • ♦Work List
    • ♦If Conduit Installation is Involved
    • ♦If Railroad Signals Require Upgrading
    • ♦Preemption Worksheet
    • ♦Accompanying Information
  • ►4. Project Execution
    • ♦Work Order
    • ♦Pre-construction Meeting
    • ♦Inspection
    • ♦Completion Letter
• ►8. Grade Separations
  • ►1. Overview
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Project Process Overview
  • ►2. Program and Finances
    • ♦Federal Railroad Grade Separation Program
    • ♦Installation of Grade Separations at Existing Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
    • ♦Replacement of Functionally Deficient Highway Underpasses
    • ♦Other Funding Sources
  • ►3. Plan Layout (Exhibit A)
    • ♦Preliminary Plan Layout
    • ♦Complete Exhibit A
    • ♦Project Data
    • ♦Title Block
    • ♦Design Layout Sheets
    • ♦Work List
    • ♦Clearances and Crash Walls
    • ♦Grade Crossings
    • ♦Other
  • ►4. Agreements and Negotiations
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Agreement Preparation
    • ♦Agreement Contents
    • ♦Project Data
    • ♦License Clause
    • ♦Plans, Estimates, Construction, and Maintenance
    • ♦Insurance Clauses
    • ♦Payment
    • ♦Conditions
    • ♦Fiber Optic Clause
    • ♦Negotiations
    • ♦After Execution
  • ►5. Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (Exhibit B)
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Preparation
    • ♦Review and Approval
  • ►6. Project Execution
    • ♦Work Order
    • ♦Pre-construction Meeting
    • ♦Inspection
    • ♦Completion Letter
• ►9. Drainage Structures and Common Ditches
  • ►1. Overview
    • ♦Policy and Practice
    • ♦Drainage Structures Under or Near Railroad
    • ♦Common Ditch and Joint Drainage
    • ♦Preliminary Engineering and Coordination
  • ►2. Plan Layout (Exhibit A)
    • ♦Overview
    • ♦Project Data
    • ♦Title Block
    • ♦General Notes
  • ►3. Agreements and Negotiations
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Negotiations and Processing
    • ♦Agreement Contents
    • ♦Project Data
    • ♦License Clause
    • ♦Insurance Clauses
    • ♦Payment Clause
    • ♦Conditions
    • ♦Fiber Optic Clause
  • ►4. Project Execution
    • ♦Work Orders
    • ♦Pre-construction Meeting
    • ♦Inspections
    • ♦Project Completion
• ►10. Other Railroad Agreements
  • ►1. Letter Agreements
    • ♦Policy and Practices
    • ♦Seal Coat and ACP Overlay Projects
    • ♦Installation of Overhead Wire Lines
    • ♦Installation of Conduit Under Track
    • ♦Minor Pavement Rehabilitation
    • ♦Minor Maintenance
    • ♦Plan Layout (Exhibit A)
    • ♦Agreement Preparation and Negotiations
    • ♦Work Order
    • ♦Completion Letter
  • ►2. Right of Entry and Survey Agreements
    • ♦Policy and Practice
    • ♦Insurance Considerations
    • ♦Layout (Exhibit A)
    • ♦Agreement Preparation
    • ♦Agreement Negotiations
    • ♦Work Order
    • ♦Completion Letter
• ►11. Crossing Closure, Relocation, and Consolidation
  • ►1. Overview
    • ♦Policy
    • ♦General Considerations
  • ►2. Crossing Closure
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Obstacles to Crossing Closure
    • ♦Systems Approach
    • ♦Emergency Vehicle Routing
    • ♦Identifying Closure Candidates
    • ♦Removal of Devices
    • ♦Erection of Warning and Regulatory Devices
    • ♦Notification of Alternate Routes
  • ►3. Relocation and Consolidation
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Planning
    • ♦Railroad Relocation
    • ♦Highway Relocation
  • ►4. Dismantling of Warning Signals
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Application
    • ♦Determining if a Permit Is Required
    • ♦If a Permit Is Not Required
    • ♦If a Permit is Required
    • ♦Processing the Application
    • ♦Salvage Value
    • ♦Receipt of Payment and Permit Issuance
    • ♦Permit Process Flow Chart
• ►A. Forms

Railroad Operations Volume

May 1998

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