Rail Safety and Compliance Rules

Compliance Resources

The ODOT Rail Employee Safety Book contains OAR Chapter 741 divisions for rail minimum clearance and walkway standards, required signage at locations where variances have been granted, and water quality standards and first aid kits on locomotives and cabooses.

Questions?

Email CCD Rail Safety Administration or call 503-476-6863.

Regulations

Below is a summary of rail safety related Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) and Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR).

Railroad-Highway Crossing Safety Rules Summary for ORS Chapter 741.
See our CCD Laws and Rules web page for a more complete list.