Highway-Rail Crossing Handbook
inactive-or-abandoned-crossings — Inactive or Abandoned Crossings
Crossing Handbook · Chapter 2 — Engineered Treatments. Full current text with cross-references on BuildSpec.
INACTIVE OR ABANDONED CROSSINGS The first step in addressing the problem of crossings on abandoned rail lines is to obtain information on actual abandonments from the Surface Transportation Board (STB) or a State regulatory commission. Railroads are required to apply to STB for permission to abandon a rail line (49 CFR Part 1152). In addition, some State laws require railroads to also apply for State permission or to notify a State agency of intent to abandon a railroad line. The State highway representative responsible for crossing safety and operations should be notified of these…
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