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Enter the total number of through (thru) trains that operate through the crossing from
6 am–6 pm per day during normal railroad operating periods. Thru trains are trains
whose primary responsibility is to operate over a route with defined beginning and end
points. Local freight thru train movements and passenger and commuter rail train
movements are considered to be thru train movements for purposes of the Crossing
Inventory.
1.B. Total Night Thru Trains (6 PM to 6AM)
Enter the total number of thru trains that operate through the crossing from 6 pm–6 am
per day during normal railroad operating periods. Thru trains are trains whose primary
responsibility is to operate over a route with defined beginning and end points. Local
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freight thru train movements and passenger and commuter rail train movements are
considered to be Thru Train movements for purposes of the Crossing Inventory.
1.C. Total Switching Trains
Enter the total number switching train movements through the crossing per day.
“Switching Trains” are those trains whose movements primarily involve the pickup and
set-out of cars for various industries and/or rail yards.
Each movement in one direction counts as one train movement. All locals, industrial
runs and switch engines would be classified as switching movements. However, do not
include such trains when they travel over the crossing like a thru train to get to their
destination to perform their switching operations. Those trains are to be considered as
thru trains.
1.D. Total Transit Trains
Enter the total number of urban rapid transit train movements (either light rail or heavy
rail) through the crossing per day during normal railroad operating periods. If a railroad
does not operate urban rapid transit train movements through the crossing then that
railroad should enter zero. Note: commuter train operations that are regulated by FRA
are not considered to be urban rapid transit train movements.
1.E. Check if Less Than One Movement Per Day
Check the check box if this crossing averages less than one train movement per day.
Enter a count or estimate of the number of trains using this crossing per week. If the
operation is seasonal in nature (e.g., fall foliage excursion train), enter an estimated
count of the number of trains using this crossing per week during the normal operating
season. Note: If the sum of train counts for 1.A through 1.D is greater than 0, the box
should not be checked.
2. Year of Train Count Data
Figure 2-45: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part II, Item 2
Note: In the event that there is a significant change in data, FRA recommends
that this field be updated at that time rather than waiting for the next required
3-year periodic update.
Enter the year that the train count data was collected or last verified. If any train count
data changes, the data field must be updated at time of submission.
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3. Speed Of Train At Crossing
Figure 2-46: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part II, Items 3.A. – 3.B.
Note: In the event that there is a significant change in data, FRA recommends
that this item be updated at that time rather than waiting for the next required
3-year periodic update.
3.A. Maximum Timetable Speed (mph)
Enter the highest maximum timetable speed in miles per hour for any type of train
movement over the crossing. If there are both freight and passenger train movements
over the crossing, enter the highest maximum authorized speed (which will generally be
the maximum authorized speed for passenger train movements). Permanent timetable
speed restrictions should be entered, if applicable. This field must be greater than or
equal to the maximum value in Item 3B, Typical Speed Range Over Crossing.
3.B. Typical Speed Range Over Crossing (mph)
Enter the typical minimum speed (“from”) through the crossing in miles per hour (mph).
(This should be the typical minimum speed for normal operations through the crossing,
not the minimum speed possible.) Enter the typical maximum speed (“to”) through the
crossing. Neither value can be greater than the maximum timetable speed in Item 3.A.
4. Type and Count of Tracks
Figure 2-47: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part II, Item 4
 Enter the number of “Main” line tracks. A mainline track is defined as a track
extending through yards or between stations, upon which trains are operated by
timetable or train order or both, or the use of which is governed by a signal
system.
 Enter the number of “Siding” tracks. A siding track is defined as a track auxiliary
to the main track used for meeting or passing trains.
 Enter the number of “Yard” tracks. A yard is defined as a system of tracks within
defined limits used for the making up or breaking up of trains, for the storage of
cars, and for other purposes over which movements not authorized by timetable
or by train order may be made, subject to prescribed signals, rules or other
special instructions. Spur track and lead track are included in this definition for
purposes of this Inventory Form. Sidings and industry track are not included, nor
is mainline track within yard limits.
 Enter the number of “Transit” tracks. A urban rapid transit track is defined as a
track, on which a light-rail train, trolley, or streetcar moves passengers from
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station to station typically within an urban area (and its suburbs), that is not
connected with the general railroad system of transportation.
Enter the number of “Industry” tracks. An industry track is defined as a switching
track, or series of tracks, serving the needs of a commercial industry other than a
railroad. Note: Enter “0” for each track type specified that is not present at the
crossing.
5. Train Detection (Main Track Only)
Figure 2-48: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part II, Item 5
Enter a check to indicate the type of train detection equipment used to activate the
warning system at the crossing for movements on the main track(s). More than one
checkbox can be selected. If the crossing warning devices are not activated upon the
arrival of a train, “None” should be checked.
The types of train detection equipment are:
 Constant Warning Time
 Motion Detection
 DC – Direct Current

Enter the total number of through (thru) trains that operate through the crossing from

6 am–6 pm per day during normal railroad operating periods. Thru trains are trains

whose primary responsibility is to operate over a route with defined beginning and end

points. Local freight thru train movements and passenger and commuter rail train

movements are considered to be thru train movements for purposes of the Crossing

Inventory.

1.B. Total Night Thru Trains (6 PM to 6AM)

Enter the total number of thru trains that operate through the crossing from 6 pm–6 am

per day during normal railroad operating periods. Thru trains are trains whose primary

responsibility is to operate over a route with defined beginning and end points. Local

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freight thru train movements and passenger and commuter rail train movements are

considered to be Thru Train movements for purposes of the Crossing Inventory.

1.C. Total Switching Trains

Enter the total number switching train movements through the crossing per day.

“Switching Trains” are those trains whose movements primarily involve the pickup and

set-out of cars for various industries and/or rail yards.

Each movement in one direction counts as one train movement. All locals, industrial

runs and switch engines would be classified as switching movements. However, do not

include such trains when they travel over the crossing like a thru train to get to their

destination to perform their switching operations. Those trains are to be considered as

thru trains.

1.D. Total Transit Trains

Enter the total number of urban rapid transit train movements (either light rail or heavy

rail) through the crossing per day during normal railroad operating periods. If a railroad

does not operate urban rapid transit train movements through the crossing then that

railroad should enter zero. Note: commuter train operations that are regulated by FRA

are not considered to be urban rapid transit train movements.

1.E. Check if Less Than One Movement Per Day

Check the check box if this crossing averages less than one train movement per day.

Enter a count or estimate of the number of trains using this crossing per week. If the

operation is seasonal in nature (e.g., fall foliage excursion train), enter an estimated

count of the number of trains using this crossing per week during the normal operating

season. Note: If the sum of train counts for 1.A through 1.D is greater than 0, the box

should not be checked.

2. Year of Train Count Data

Figure 2-45: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part II, Item 2

Note: In the event that there is a significant change in data, FRA recommends

that this field be updated at that time rather than waiting for the next required

3-year periodic update.

Enter the year that the train count data was collected or last verified. If any train count

data changes, the data field must be updated at time of submission.

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3. Speed Of Train At Crossing

Figure 2-46: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part II, Items 3.A. – 3.B.

Note: In the event that there is a significant change in data, FRA recommends

that this item be updated at that time rather than waiting for the next required

3-year periodic update.

3.A. Maximum Timetable Speed (mph)

Enter the highest maximum timetable speed in miles per hour for any type of train

movement over the crossing. If there are both freight and passenger train movements

over the crossing, enter the highest maximum authorized speed (which will generally be

the maximum authorized speed for passenger train movements). Permanent timetable

speed restrictions should be entered, if applicable. This field must be greater than or

equal to the maximum value in Item 3B, Typical Speed Range Over Crossing.

3.B. Typical Speed Range Over Crossing (mph)

Enter the typical minimum speed (“from”) through the crossing in miles per hour (mph).

(This should be the typical minimum speed for normal operations through the crossing,

not the minimum speed possible.) Enter the typical maximum speed (“to”) through the

crossing. Neither value can be greater than the maximum timetable speed in Item 3.A.

4. Type and Count of Tracks

Figure 2-47: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part II, Item 4

 Enter the number of “Main” line tracks. A mainline track is defined as a track

extending through yards or between stations, upon which trains are operated by

timetable or train order or both, or the use of which is governed by a signal

system.

 Enter the number of “Siding” tracks. A siding track is defined as a track auxiliary

to the main track used for meeting or passing trains.

 Enter the number of “Yard” tracks. A yard is defined as a system of tracks within

defined limits used for the making up or breaking up of trains, for the storage of

cars, and for other purposes over which movements not authorized by timetable

or by train order may be made, subject to prescribed signals, rules or other

special instructions. Spur track and lead track are included in this definition for

purposes of this Inventory Form. Sidings and industry track are not included, nor

is mainline track within yard limits.

 Enter the number of “Transit” tracks. A urban rapid transit track is defined as a

track, on which a light-rail train, trolley, or streetcar moves passengers from

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station to station typically within an urban area (and its suburbs), that is not

connected with the general railroad system of transportation.

Enter the number of “Industry” tracks. An industry track is defined as a switching

track, or series of tracks, serving the needs of a commercial industry other than a

railroad. Note: Enter “0” for each track type specified that is not present at the

crossing.

5. Train Detection (Main Track Only)

Figure 2-48: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part II, Item 5

Enter a check to indicate the type of train detection equipment used to activate the

warning system at the crossing for movements on the main track(s). More than one

checkbox can be selected. If the crossing warning devices are not activated upon the

arrival of a train, “None” should be checked.

The types of train detection equipment are:

 Constant Warning Time

 Motion Detection

 DC – Direct Current