Passenger Train Emergency Systems

This information collection is due to passenger train emergency systems regulations under 49 CFR part 238 that must be followed by Passenger Rail trains. The purpose of this part is to prevent collisions, derailments, and other occurrences involving railroad passenger equipment that cause injury or death to railroad employees, railroad passengers, or the general public, and to mitigate the consequences of such occurrences to the extent they cannot be prevented. This information collection is mandatory and submitted as needed. The information collection is used by FRA inspectors to ensure rail passenger car doors intended for emergency egress are properly labeled and maintained. This collection is also used by members of rail traveling public and rail train and engine employees to safely exit passenger trains if needed. There are no recordkeeping requirements associated with this collection

The latest form for Passenger Train Emergency Systems expires 2023-10-31 and can be found here.