In response to Safety Recommendation R-12-04 issued by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued an Advisory Notice to inform railroads of the circumstances surrounding the June 19, 2009, derailment of eastbound Canadian National Railway Freight Train U70691-18 in Cherry Valley, IL. The Advisory Notice also reminds railroads of the need to immediately notify pipeline operators of rail accidents occurring in railroad rights-of-way where pipelines are present and the need to ensure that pipeline inspections are accomplished prior to resumption of service.

For a copy of this FRA Advisory Notice, contact Jessica Roger