Fifty railroad corporations operate in California. There are 11,000 public grade crossings located within 52 counties and 400 cities in California. The PUC employs federally certified staff inspectors and coordinates with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and is the largest participating state agency in the nation to ensure that railroads comply with federal railroad safety regulations. The Commission investigates railroad accidents and responds to safety related inquiries made by community officials, the general public, and railroad labor organizations. The Commission is an active participant in Operation Lifesaver, a grade crossing awareness training program.

Are you looking for more information regarding:

• Sept. 13: Railroad Safety Task Force Meeting - 10am-3pm, Ontario Police Dept, 2500 S Archibald Ave., Ontario, CA 91761, 909-395-2001
• Interested in the PUC's Railroad Safety Action Plan (report to the Commissioners issued 4/21/2005)?
• The PUC's work to improve safety of highway-rail crossings?
• Interested in rail transit systems (such as BART)?
• Read PUC President Peevey's letter to U.S. Senator Dorgan regarding federal preemption of rail safety issues and district court decision.
• Federal Railroad Administration's Online Accident/Incident Database.
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