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APTA RT-OP-S-003-02

Requirements for Safe Operations in Yards and Maintenance Facilities

Abstract

This standard provides guidance for the safe operation of trains and on-track equipment (OTE) in rail yards and maintenance facilities. It is applicable to heavy rail, light rail, streetcars and automated people-mover systems, and provides standards for employees responsibilities for the safe movement of trains and OTE.

Keywords: maintenance facilities, OTE, rail transit operations, safe operations, yards

Summary

The operation of trains and OTE in yards and maintenance facilities requires coordination of activities to ensure the safety of personnel and the protection of equipment. This document provides requirements for rules and procedures for employee responsibility for the safe movement of trains and OTE in yards and maintenance facilities.

Document History

Document Number Version Publication Date Publication Related Information
APTA RT-OP-S-003-02 Rev. 3 09/11/2025 Published Current
APTA RT-OP-S-003-02 Rev. 2 10/08/2018 Published Superseded

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