United States Code Title 49 — Transportation

§ 24313. Rail safety system program

§ 24313.

Rail safety system program

In consultation with rail labor organizations, Amtrak shall maintain a rail safety system program for employees working on property owned by Amtrak. The program shall be a model for other rail carriers to use in developing safety programs. The program shall include—

(1)

periodic analyses of accident information, including primary and secondary causes;

(2)

periodic evaluations of the activities of the program, particularly specific steps taken in response to an accident;

(3)

periodic reports on amounts spent for occupational health and safety activities of the program;

(4)

periodic reports on reduced costs and personal injuries because of accident prevention activities of the program;

(5)

periodic reports on direct accident costs, including claims related to accidents; and

(6)

reports and evaluations of other information Amtrak considers appropriate.