Standard

Rail Transit Grade Crossing Warning Device Inspection, Testing and Maintenance

Abstract

This standard prescribes minimum requirements for inspecting, testing and maintaining highway–rail grade crossing warning devices installed and maintained on rail transit systems.

Document History
Document Number Version Publication Date Publication Related Information
APTA RT-RGC-S-001-02 Rev. 3 09/11/2025 Published Current
APTA RT-RGC-S-001-02 Rev. 2 01/31/2017 Published Superseded

Keywords

grade crossing, highway–rail grade crossing, inspection, maintenance, testing, warning device

Summary

This standard provides guidance for rail transit system and other staff involved with the inspection, maintenance and testing of highway–rail grade crossing warning devices. It includes recommended minimum maintenance practices, testing procedures and recordkeeping for rail transit grade crossings. This standard is based on 49 CFR Part 234, Grade Crossing Safety.

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