643.4 Railroads - Revision history

Hoskir: /* 643.4.2 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Railroads */ updated per RR4240

2026-10-26T14:32:12Z

643.4.2 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Railroads: updated per RR4240

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	==643.4.2 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Railroads==		==643.4.2 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Railroads==

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	There are two basic types of railroad projects that require oversight and inspection by MoDOT construction inspectors:		There are two basic types of railroad projects that require oversight and inspection by MoDOT construction inspectors:
			* Highway construction projects built by MoDOT contractors over, on, or under railroads. The work on these projects use traditional job numbers (JXXXXX). MoDOT’s Railroad Projects Manager (RPM)is the Central Office contact for any questions concerning this type of railroad work. Refer to [[#643.4.1.1 Highway Construction Projects With Railroad Involvement\|EPG 643.4.1.1 Highway Construction Projects With Railroad Involvement]] and [[#643.4.1.2 Contract Job Special Provisions Detailing Railroad Requirements\|EPG 643.4.1.2 Contract Job Special Provisions Detailing Railroad Requirements]].
	:* Highway construction projects built by MoDOT contractors over, on, or under railroads. The work on these projects use traditional job numbers (JXXXXX). MoDOT’s Railroad Projects Manager (RPM)is the Central Office contact for any questions concerning this type of railroad work. Refer to [[#643.4.1.1 Highway Construction Projects With Railroad Involvement\|EPG 643.4.1.1 Highway Construction Projects With Railroad Involvement]] and [[#643.4.1.2 Contract Job Special Provisions Detailing Railroad Requirements\|EPG 643.4.1.2 Contract Job Special Provisions Detailing Railroad Requirements]].		* Railroad crossing safety improvement projects built by the railroad or their contractor. Railroad crossing safety improvement projects typically use the following style of job number: RRP-000S(XXX). MoDOT’s Railroad Safety Specialists (RSS) are the Central Office contact for any questions concerning this type of railroad work.
	:* Railroad crossing safety improvement projects built by the railroad or their contractor. Railroad crossing safety improvement projects typically use the following style of job number: RRP-000S(XXX). MoDOT’s Railroad Safety Specialists (RSS) are the Central Office contact for any questions concerning this type of railroad work.

	Highway construction projects usually involve state routes only, whereas the railroad crossing safety improvement projects can be located on any public crossing, including but not limited to crossings located on city streets, county roadways or highways.		Highway construction projects usually involve state routes only, whereas the railroad crossing safety improvement projects can be located on any public crossing, including but not limited to crossings located on city streets, county roadways or highways.
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	===643.4.2.1 Railroad Flagging===		===643.4.2.1 Railroad Flagging===

	~~A railroad flagger is a railroad employee designated to communicate with our contractor. A flagger~~ is required ~~whenever the contractor’s~~ work ~~could~~ endanger or interfere with ~~the railroad’s~~ operations ~~such as the movement of trains through the project site~~. A general rule ~~is a flagger~~ is required whenever ~~the contractor will have~~ workers or equipment within 25 feet of the centerline of ~~an active~~ track. ~~One~~ of the primary ~~duties~~ of the flagger is to advise the contractor when trains are expected so ~~that the contractor can pull back~~ personnel and equipment ~~to secure~~ the construction area for the safe movement of trains. ~~The department’s contractor shall contact the railroad to hire a flagger under the conditions specified in the JSP; however~~, ~~if the contractor proceeds without~~ a ~~flagger when one is needed, the~~ railroad may choose to station a flagger at the site full time throughout the project duration. Under most circumstances a flagger cannot be hired on an hourly basis. Typically the flagger is hired for a minimum of one eight-hour day. Some railroads require ~~as much as 30 days advance notice to hire a flagger and as much as~~ one ~~week’s notice to discharge a~~ flagger~~, so the contractor is economically inclined~~ to consolidate all work that requires flagging service. Flagging costs are deducted from the contractor’s progress payments. There is no bid item for flagging service. The contractor’s costs for flagging must be ~~in other bid items. The project office shall review all flagging invoices for accuracy, thus inspectors should keep an independent record of the flagging service provided~~.		Railroad flagging is required where work taking place may endanger or interfere with railroad operations. As a general rule, flagging is required whenever workers or equipment are within 25 feet of the centerline of a track. A railroad flagger will be either a railroad employee or a flagging company employee. The railroad provides a list of third-party flagging companies that are approved to perform flagging services for their rail line. The flagger is designated to communicate with work crews to ensure the safety of the railroad property and operations. A primary duty of the flagger is to advise the contractor when trains are expected, so personnel and equipment may be moved away, securing the construction area for the safe movement of trains. In certain circumstances, a railroad may require more than one flagger to be present.

	~~Since~~ flagging costs ~~can quickly become extremely expensive, MoDOT districts are urged~~ to ~~strictly monitor~~ the ~~charges~~ and ~~ask MO-RR~~ for ~~assistance should they appear unreasonable~~.		The contractor is responsible for scheduling railroad flaggers and must pay the railroad or a third-party flagging company directly for all costs associated with the flagging service. Refer to the railroad JSP for specific details on scheduling and payments. MoDOT does not review flagger invoices and does not reimburse the contractor for flagging expenses.

	===643.4.2.2 Adjustment of Railroad Facilities===		===643.4.2.2 Adjustment of Railroad Facilities===

	Railroad facilities may need to be modified or adjusted to clear the construction area. For example overhead communication lines frequently need to be relocated prior to the construction or demolition of a highway bridge over a railroad. Sometimes the railroad tracks need to be moved to make space for a new bridge pier. Railroad employees perform these adjustments at MoDOT expense. Ideally this type of work is performed prior to the start of the project construction. The project office inspects these adjustments and makes ~~recommendation~~ for payment when the railroad invoices are received.		Railroad facilities may need to be modified or adjusted to clear the construction area. For example, overhead communication lines frequently need to be relocated prior to the construction or demolition of a highway bridge over a railroad. Sometimes the railroad tracks need to be moved to make space for a new bridge pier. Railroad employees perform these adjustments at MoDOT expense. Ideally this type of work is performed prior to the start of the project construction. The project office inspects these adjustments and makes recommendations for payment when the railroad invoices are received.

	===643.4.2.3 Field Inspection of Railroad Work===		===643.4.2.3 Field Inspection of Railroad Work===

	Inspection of work performed by railroads during highway construction projects is similar to the inspection of work performed by [[643.2 Local Utility Adjustments - Public and Private#643.2.2.6 Field Inspection\|utility companies]]. The railroad is responsible for the work that will be reimbursed by MoDOT, but the work is performed on their facilities in accordance with their own standards. The RE’s office or ~~MO-RR~~ staff will keep detailed records of the work performed so the [[643.2 Local Utility Adjustments - Public and Private#643.2.2.8 Maintaining Construction Records\|railroad invoices]] can be verified in the following situations.		Inspection of work performed by railroads during highway construction projects is similar to the inspection of work performed by [[643.2 Local Utility Adjustments - Public and Private#643.2.2.6 Field Inspection\|utility companies]]. The railroad is responsible for the work that will be reimbursed by MoDOT, but the work is performed on their facilities in accordance with their own standards (AREMA). The RE’s office or Central Office Multimodal Railroad Division staff will keep detailed records of the work performed so the [[643.2 Local Utility Adjustments - Public and Private#643.2.2.8 Maintaining Construction Records\|railroad invoices]] can be verified in the following situations.

	===643.4.2.4 Railroad Invoices - Highway Construction Projects===		===643.4.2.4 Railroad Invoices - Highway Construction Projects===

	On MoDOT ~~construction projects in which,~~ for ~~example, a bridge is built over~~ a railroad~~, MoDOT’s~~ Railroad Projects Manager (RPM) ~~receives the progressive and final invoices from the railroads~~. The RPM will forward ~~all~~ invoices to ~~the~~ RE~~. The RE’s office is responsible for reviewing and making recommendation for the payment for all railroad work performed~~ for ~~highway construction projects~~. ~~Railroads may send progressive invoices for facility adjustments and for flagging services on a monthly basis. The project office shall determine~~ the ~~amount~~ of ~~flagging costs that need to be deducted from~~ the ~~contactor’s payments~~. ~~The project office should process the invoices within one month~~ of ~~receipt when possible. Progress invoices are handled in~~ the ~~same manner as~~ the ~~[[643.2 Local Utility Adjustments - Public and Private#643.2.2.9.2 Partial Payment Invoices\|utility partial~~ payment ~~invoices]]~~. ~~Therefore,~~ the ~~RE sends progress~~ payment ~~memos directly to the Controller’s Office~~ (~~copy memo~~ to ~~Division Construction and the RPM (not the DUE)~~). Final invoices are processed in the same manner as [[643.2 Local Utility Adjustments - Public and Private#643.2.2.9.3 Final Invoice\|Utility Final Invoices]]. However, the RE will forward the following items to the Construction Division with a memo:		'''MoDOT Expenses'''

			Railroads typically charge fees for reviewing contractor plan submittals and for required on-site inspection services provided by either their staff or a consultant hired by the railroad. Progressive and final invoices for these costs should be submitted directly to the MoDOT Railroad Projects Manager (RPM). The RPM (or designee) will forward the invoices to RE for review. Any non-standard costs or other invoice discrepancies should be brought to the attention of the RPM. Upon confirmation of accuracy, the RE shall process the invoice for payment. The time from MoDOT’s receipt of the invoice to issuance of payment shall not exceed 30 days (excluding time to resolve discrepancies).

			'''Contractor Expenses'''

	:* [https://~~epg~~.modot.org/~~forms/CM/C9_Daily_Utility_Report.pdf Daily Utility Reports~~ (C-9)] ~~and~~ the		A [https://www.modot.org/bid-items-listing bid item (618-10.15 RAILROAD PLAN SUBMITTAL)] is provided as full compensation to the contractor for all expenses they anticipate to incur, including those of consultants they may hire to produce plans required by the railroad, for right of entry permit fees, or to meet any other requirements required by the railroad for right of entry, excluding the railroad review/inspection costs described above. Examples of contractor costs include, but are not limited to lifting plans, work plans, safety plans, completion of railroad safety training programs, providing a site safety officer (SSO), etc. This payment is considered full and final for all costs incurred by the contractor, including any costs for secondary reviews or costs not anticipated by the contractor or MoDOT.
	~~:* [https:/~~/~~epg~~.~~modot~~.~~org/forms/CM/C13_Final_Utility_Report~~.~~pdf Final Utility Report (C-13)]~~

	~~The district construction office and~~ the ~~RPM also receive copy~~ of the ~~memo and attachments~~. If disputes are encountered between the contractor and the railroad representatives that cannot be resolved by the RE, or if questions arise regarding the intention of construction and maintenance agreements or railroad special provisions, the project office can contact the RPM.		Flagging services are the responsibility of the contractor (see [[#643.4.2.1_Railroad_Flagging\|EPG 643.4.2.1]]).

	==643.4.3 Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements==		==643.4.3 Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements==

Hoskir: /* 643.4.1.5 Grade Separation Structures / Closing of Existing Crossings */ updated per RR4240

2026-10-26T14:29:12Z

643.4.1.5 Grade Separation Structures / Closing of Existing Crossings: updated per RR4240

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 A minimum lateral clearance and vertical clearance from the railroad track to the structure is required. (For additional information see [https://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:760_General_Construction_Inspection_for_Structures#760.4.4_Railroad_Vertical_and_Horizontal_Clearances EPG 760.4.4 Railroads Vertical and Horizontal Clearances].) The right angle section must extend entirely across the railroad's right of way.
-At an early stage in the design process, the district will coordinate efforts with MO-RR to explore the feasibility of closing adjacent at-grade crossings that may or may not be located on the state highway system.  Should this be the case, the closing of the other crossings will be a part of the grade separation project.
+At an early stage in the design process, the district will coordinate efforts with MO-RR to explore the feasibility of closing adjacent at-grade crossings that may or may not be located on the state highway system. Should this be the case, the closing of the other crossings will be a part of the grade separation project.
 [http://www.up.com/real_estate/roadxing/industry/index.htm BNSF Railway-Union Pacific Railroad Guidelines for Railroad Grade Separation Projects] provides specific guidelines as required by these railroads when constructing over or under railroad property.
 ===643.4.1.6 Property Rights from Railroads===

Hoskir at 16:26, 13 May 2026

2026-05-13T16:26:56Z

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	Refer to [[:Category:913_Traffic_Control_for_Railroad_and_Light_Rail_Transit_Grade_Crossings_(MUTCD_Part_8)\|EPG 913]].		Refer to [[:Category:913_Traffic_Control_for_Railroad_and_Light_Rail_Transit_Grade_Crossings_(MUTCD_Part_8)\|EPG 913]].


			[[category:643 Utility Procedures\|643.03]]

Hoskir: /* 643.4.8 Pathway Grade Crossings (MUTCD 8D) */ removed due to MUTCD update

2026-04-15T13:32:19Z

643.4.8 Pathway Grade Crossings (MUTCD 8D): removed due to MUTCD update

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	Refer to [[:Category:913_Traffic_Control_for_Railroad_and_Light_Rail_Transit_Grade_Crossings_(MUTCD_Part_8)\|EPG 913]].		Refer to [[:Category:913_Traffic_Control_for_Railroad_and_Light_Rail_Transit_Grade_Crossings_(MUTCD_Part_8)\|EPG 913]].

	~~==643.4.8 Pathway Grade Crossings (MUTCD 8D)==~~

	~~===643.4.8.1 Purpose (MUTCD 8D.01)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.8.2 Use of Standard Devices, Systems and Practices (MUTCD 8D.02)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.8.3 Pathway Grade Crossing Signs and Markings (MUTCD 8D.03)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.8.4 Stop Lines, Edge Lines and Detectable Warnings (MUTCD 8D.04)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.8.5 Passive Devices for Pathway Grade Crossings (MUTCD 8D.05)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.8.6 Active Traffic Control Systems for Pathway Grade Crossings (MUTCD 8D.06)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

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	~~[[category:643 Utility Procedures\|643.04]]~~

Hoskir: /* 643.4.7 Flashing Light Signals, Gates and Traffic Control Signals (MUTCD Section 8C) */ removed due to MUTCD update

2026-04-15T13:31:41Z

643.4.7 Flashing Light Signals, Gates and Traffic Control Signals (MUTCD Section 8C): removed due to MUTCD update

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	Refer to [[:Category:913_Traffic_Control_for_Railroad_and_Light_Rail_Transit_Grade_Crossings_(MUTCD_Part_8)\|EPG 913]].		Refer to [[:Category:913_Traffic_Control_for_Railroad_and_Light_Rail_Transit_Grade_Crossings_(MUTCD_Part_8)\|EPG 913]].

	~~==643.4.7 Flashing Light Signals, Gates and Traffic Control Signals (MUTCD Section 8C)==~~

	~~===643.4.7.1 Introduction (MUTCD Section 8C.01)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Active traffic control systems inform road users of the approach or presence of rail traffic at grade crossings.~~

	The design, installation and maintenance of these devices are normally the responsibility of the corresponding railroad company with the approval of MoDOT (a function of the [http://sp/sites/mo/Pages/default.aspx Multimodal Operations Division]).

	~~'''Standard.''' Active traffic control systems at railroad crossing shall be designed and installed in accordance with the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.7.2 Flashing-Light Signals (MUTCD Section 8C.02) ===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.7.3 Flashing-Light Signals at Highway-LRT Grade Crossings (MUTCD Section 8C.03) ===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.7.4 Automatic Gates (MUTCD Section 8C.04) ===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.7.5 Use of Automatic Gates at LRT Grade Crossings (MUTCD Section 8C.05)===~~
	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.7.6 Four-Quadrant Gate Systems (MUTCD Section 8C.06) ===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.7.7 Wayside Horn Systems (MUTCD Section 8C.07) ===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.7.8 Rail Traffic Detection (MUTCD Section 8C.08) ===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.7.9 Traffic Control Signals at or Near Highway-Rail Grade Crossings (MUTCD Section 8C.09) ===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Refer to [[902.5 Traffic Control Signal Features (MUTCD Chapter 4D)#902.5.38.2 Traffic Control Signals at or Near Highway-Rail Grade Crossings (MUTCD Section 8C.09)\|EPG 902.5.38.2]].~~

	~~===643.4.7.10 Traffic Control Signals at or Near Highway-LRT Grade Crossings (MUTCD Section 8C.10) ===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Refer to [[902.5 Traffic Control Signal Features (MUTCD Chapter 4D)#902.5.38.3 Traffic Control Signals at or Near Highway-LRT Grade Crossings (MUTCD Section 8C.10)\|EPG 902.5.38.3]].~~

	~~===643.4.7.11 Use of Traffic Control Signals for Control of LRT Vehicles at Grade Crossings (MUTCD Section 8C.11) ===~~

	'''Support.''' Refer to [[902.5 Traffic Control Signal Features (MUTCD Chapter 4D)#902.5.38.4 Use of Traffic Control Signals for Control of LRT Vehicles at Grade Crossings (MUTCD Section 8C.11)\|EPG 902.5.38.4]].

	~~===643.4.7.12 Grade Crossings Within or In Close Proximity to Circular Intersections (MUTCD Section 8C.12) ===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.7.13 Pedestrian and Bicycle Signals and Crossings at LRT Grade Crossings (MUTCD Section 8C.13)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	==643.4.8 Pathway Grade Crossings (MUTCD 8D)==		==643.4.8 Pathway Grade Crossings (MUTCD 8D)==

Hoskir: /* 643.4.6 Signs and Markings (MUTCD Section 8B) */ removed due to MUTCD update

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643.4.6 Signs and Markings (MUTCD Section 8B): removed due to MUTCD update

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	Refer to [[:Category:913_Traffic_Control_for_Railroad_and_Light_Rail_Transit_Grade_Crossings_(MUTCD_Part_8)\|EPG 913]].		Refer to [[:Category:913_Traffic_Control_for_Railroad_and_Light_Rail_Transit_Grade_Crossings_(MUTCD_Part_8)\|EPG 913]].

	~~==643.4.6 Signs and Markings (MUTCD Section 8B)==~~

	'''Support.''' Reference [[903.20 Signing for Rail and Light Rail Transit Grade Crossings\|EPG 903.20 for Signing for Rail and Light Rail Transit Grade Crossings]] (MUTCD Sections 8B.01-8B.09 and 8B.12).

	~~===643.4.6.1 Light Rail Transit Only Lane Signs (R15-4 Series) (MUTCD Section 8B.13)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Not used in Missouri.~~

	~~===643.4.6.2 Do Not Pass Light Rail Transit Signs (R15-5, R15-5a) (MUTCD Section 8B.14)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Not used in Missouri.~~

	~~===643.4.6.3 No Motor Vehicles On Tracks Signs (R15-6, R15-6a) (MUTCD Section 8B.15)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Not used in Missouri.~~

	~~===643.4.6.4 Divided Highway with Light Rail Transit Crossing Signs (R15-7 Series) (MUTCD Section 8B.16)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Not used in Missouri.~~

	~~===643.4.6.5 LOOK Sign (R15-8) (MUTCD Section 8B.17)===~~

	'''Option.''' At grade crossings, the LOOK (R15-8) sign may be mounted as a supplemental plaque on the Crossbuck support, or on a separate post in the immediate vicinity of the grade crossing on the railroad or LRT right of way.

	~~'''Guidance.''' A LOOK sign should not be mounted as a supplemental plaque on a Crossbuck Assembly that has a YIELD or STOP sign mounted on the same support as the Crossbuck.~~

	~~===643.4.6.6 Emergency Notification Sign (I-13) (MUTCD Section 8B.18)===~~
	~~[[image:643.5.6.jpg\|center\|175px\|thumb\|<center>'''Example of I-13'''</center>]]~~

	'''Guidance.''' Emergency Notification (I-13) signs should be installed at all highway-rail grade crossings, and at all highway-LRT grade crossings on semi-exclusive alignments, to provide information to road users so that they can notify the railroad company or LRT agency about emergencies or malfunctioning traffic control devices.

	'''Standard.''' When Emergency Notification signs are used at a highway-rail grade crossing, they shall, at a minimum, include the USDOT grade crossing inventory number and the emergency contact telephone number. When Emergency Notification signs are used at a highway-LRT grade crossing, they shall, at a minimum, include a unique crossing identifier and the emergency contact telephone number. Emergency Notification Signs shall have a white legend and border on a blue background. The Emergency Notification signs shall be positioned so as to not obstruct any traffic control devices or limit the view of rail traffic approaching the grade crossing.

	~~Emergency Notification Signs (I-13) are installed by the Railroad that operates through the crossing.~~

	~~===643.4.6.7 Light Rail Transit Approaching – Activated Blank-Out Warning Sign (W10-7) (MUTCD Section 8B.19)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Not used in Missouri.~~

	~~===643.4.6.8 TRAINS MAY EXCEED 80 MPH Sign (W10-8) (MUTCD Section 8B.20)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Not used in Missouri.~~

	~~===643.4.6.9 NO TRAIN HORN Sign or Plaque (W10-9, W10-9P) (MUTCD Section 8B.21)===~~
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	~~\|[[image:643.4.5.9 W10-9.jpg\|left\|150px\|thumb\|<center>'''W10-9'''</center>]]\|\|[[image:643.4.5.9 W10-9P.jpg\|left\|100px\|thumb\|<center>'''W10-9P'''</center>]]~~
	\|}

	'''Standard.''' Either a NO TRAIN HORN (W10-9) sign or a NO TRAIN HORN (W10-9P) plaque shall be installed in each direction at each highway-rail grade crossing where a quiet zone has been established in compliance with 49 CFR Part 222. If a W10-9P plaque is used, it shall supplement and be mounted directly below the Grade Crossing Advance Warning (W10 series) sign.

	~~===643.4.6.10 NO GATES OR LIGHTS Plaque (W10-13P) (MUTCD Section 8B.22)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Not used in Missouri.~~

	~~===643.4.6.11 Low Ground Clearance Grade Crossing Sign (W10-5) (MUTCD Section 8B.23)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Not used in Missouri.~~

	~~===643.4.6.12 Storage Space Signs (W10-11, W10-11a, W10-11b) (MUTCD Section 8B.24)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Not used in Missouri.~~

	~~===643.4.6.13 Skewed Crossing Sign (W10-12) (MUTCD Section 8B.25)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Not used in Missouri.~~

	~~===643.4.6.14 Light Rail Transit Station Sign (I-12) (MUTCD Section 8B.26)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Not used in Missouri.~~

	~~'''Support.''' Reference EPG 620.2 for Pavement Markings (MUTCD 8B.27 and 8B.28).~~

	==643.4.7 Flashing Light Signals, Gates and Traffic Control Signals (MUTCD Section 8C)==		==643.4.7 Flashing Light Signals, Gates and Traffic Control Signals (MUTCD Section 8C)==

Hoskir: /* 643.4.5 Traffic Control for Railroad and Light Rail Transit Grade Crossings */ Updated per MUTCD Update

2026-04-15T13:11:11Z

643.4.5 Traffic Control for Railroad and Light Rail Transit Grade Crossings: Updated per MUTCD Update

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Hoskir: /* 643.4.1.6 Property Rights from Railroads */ updated per RR3969

2024-12-13T20:54:53Z

643.4.1.6 Property Rights from Railroads: updated per RR3969

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	===643.4.1.6 Property Rights from Railroads===		===643.4.1.6 Property Rights from Railroads===

	Acquisitions ~~for use~~ of railroad right of way is a difficult and time-consuming process. MO-RR is responsible for all acquisitions with railroads ~~unless only~~ non-operating or abandoned right of way ~~is involved, in which case the district right~~ of ~~way office~~ will ~~acquire directly from~~ the railroad. Acquisitions from ~~railroad~~ should adhere to the procedures established in [https://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=236.7_Negotiation#236.7.5_Railroad.2C_State_and_Federal_Acquisitions EPG 236.7.5 Railroad, State and Federal Acquisitions].		Acquisitions of railroad right of way is a difficult and time-consuming process. Central Office Right of Way (COROW) and MO-RR are responsible for all acquisitions with railroads regardless of whether they are operating, non-operating, or abandoned railroad right of way. The COROW and District Right of Way Managers will handle all acquisitions with the affected railroad entity. Acquisitions from railroads should adhere to the procedures established in [https://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=236.7_Negotiation#236.7.5_Railroad.2C_State_and_Federal_Acquisitions EPG 236.7.5 Railroad, State and Federal Acquisitions].

	~~The district office initiates the acquisition process~~ by ~~acquiring~~ a ~~track map from each~~ railroad ~~involved~~.		Property rights granted by a railroad may be defined and described using one or more document types. Temporary and permanent easements are used where construction and maintenance of highway facilities encroach on operating right of way and may be included in one document. A Warranty Deed (Form 4-7.1A (CCO RW3)), a Quit Claim Deed (Form 4-7.2 (CCO RW2)), or an Easement for Highway Purposes (Form 4-7.5 (CCO RW23)) is desirable where permanent rights are sought on railroad right of way. Coordination with MO-RR and Central Office Right of Way is important when determining the document form due to the fact that all railroads utilize their own Public Projects Manual for details associated with acquisitions.

	~~Property rights granted by~~ a ~~railroad may be defined~~ and ~~described using one or more document types~~. ~~Temporary and permanent easements are used where construction and maintenance~~ of ~~highway facilities encroach on operating right of way and may be included~~ in ~~one document~~. ~~A Warranty Deed (Form 4-7~~.~~1A (CCO RW3)) or a Quit Claim Deed (Form 4-7~~.~~2 (CCO RW2))~~ is ~~desirable where permanent rights are sought on non-operating~~ right of way, ~~or use~~ an ~~Easement for Highway Purposes (Form 4-7.5 (CCO RW23))~~. ~~Coordination with MO-RR~~ is ~~important when determining the document form~~ to ~~be used because different railroads have different forms that can expedite~~ the ~~process~~.		The district right of way Manager at the request of COROW will prepare the negotiation packet which contains the conveyance documents using a metes and bounds legal description. The District Right of Way staff will prepare an appraisal for each parcel in accordance with standard procedures discussed in [[236.6 Appraisal and Appraisal Review\|EPG 236.6 Appraisal and Appraisal Review]]. After the appraisal is complete, the district right of way Manager will provide COROW with the appraisal, railroad’s tract map, roadway plan sheets, conveyance documents, a Written Notice of Intended Acquisition Letter and an undated Written Offer Letter that reflects the approved just compensation. It is likely that an administrative settlement will be necessary to cover the railroad’s processing fee.

	~~Following selection of the document form, the district will prepare~~ the ~~conveyance documents using a metes and bounds legal description. Right~~ of ~~Way personnel will appraise each parcel in accordance~~ with ~~standard procedures discussed in [[236.6 Appraisal~~ and ~~Appraisal Review\|EPG 236.6 Appraisal and Appraisal Review]]. After~~ the ~~appraisal is complete~~, ~~the district will provide~~ MO-RR with the appraisal, railroad’s tract map, roadway plan sheets, conveyance documents, a Written Notice of Intended Acquisition Letter and an undated Written Offer Letter that reflects the approved just compensation. MO-RR will ~~make a recommendation of~~ the ~~monetary consideration~~ to be ~~shown on~~ the ~~final conveyance documents since an administrative settlement is often necessary~~ to ~~cover the railroad’s processing fee~~.		In the event when highway right of way runs parallel with abutting railroad right of way and limited access rights are being acquired from the railroad, an electronic set of right of way plans must be sent as soon as available to MO-RR. MO-RR will provide the plans to the railroad to determine if access points need to be reserved for the railroad's use along with the consideration of potentially closing the public/private grade crossings. Quit claim deeds are used to acquire access rights when other easement rights are not involved.

	~~When highway right of way~~ is ~~parallel and abutting~~ railroad ~~right~~ of ~~way and limited access rights are being obtained from~~ the railroad~~, an electronic set of~~ right of way ~~plans are sent as soon as available to MO-RR. These plans will be provided~~ to the ~~railroad~~ to ~~determine if access points need to be reserved for~~ the ~~railroad's use~~ and ~~for~~ the ~~possible closing~~ of ~~public and private grade crossings. Quit claim deeds are used to acquire access rights when other easement rights are not involved~~.		The brief description for railroad easements is referenced to a land tie shown on the railroad's track map. (Example: reference the land tie, provide the distance along the section or quarter section line to the centerline of the railroad right of way, tied to the railroads equation station; refer to track map). A metes and bounds description completed by a Professional Land Surveyor describing the easement and included as Exhibit A to the conveyance document must be provided to Right of Way Manager or COROW.

	The description for railroad easements is referenced to a land tie shown on the railroad's track map. These references can be very brief. It is only necessary to reference the land tie and then provide the distance, along the section or quarter section line, to the centerline of the railroad right of way as shown on the track map. A metes and bounds description of the easement limits that are desired from the railroad is also provided. The key in this procedure is the equation stationing tying the railroad centerline to the highway centerline.		One copy of the railroad's track map, electronic copies of the roadway plan sheet with the parcels highlighted, and electronic copies of the property document form are submitted by District Right of Way Manager to COROW negotiations with the railroad entity.

	One copy of the railroad's track map, electronic copies of the roadway plan sheet with the parcels highlighted, and electronic copies of the property document form are submitted to ~~MO-RR for handling~~ with the railroad.

	===643.4.1.7 Railroad Operating Right of Way===		===643.4.1.7 Railroad Operating Right of Way===

Hoskir: /* 643.4.1.5 Grade Separation Structures / Closing of Existing Crossings */ updated per email

2024-09-06T19:52:37Z

643.4.1.5 Grade Separation Structures / Closing of Existing Crossings: updated per email

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	===643.4.1.5 Grade Separation Structures / Closing of Existing Crossings===		===643.4.1.5 Grade Separation Structures / Closing of Existing Crossings===

	The ~~[[:Category:747 Bridge Reports and Layouts#747.1.3.2.4 Additional Information for Railroad Crossings\|~~design of railroad-highway grade separations]] is coordinated with ~~[https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/br~~ Bridge] and district Design. [[~~748.7~~ Bridge ~~Deck~~ and ~~Bridge End Drainage#748.7.4 Bridges on a Minor or Low Volume Route\|EPG 748.7.4 Bridges on a Minor or Low Volume Route~~]] provides information for creating a grade separation report.		The design of railroad-highway grade separations is coordinated with Bridge and district Design. [[:Category:747_Bridge_Reports_and_Layouts\|EPG 747 Bridge Reports and Layouts]] provides information for creating a grade separation report.

	A minimum lateral clearance and vertical clearance from the railroad track to the structure is required. (For additional information see [https://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:760_General_Construction_Inspection_for_Structures#760.4.4_Railroad_Vertical_and_Horizontal_Clearances EPG 760.4.4 Railroads Vertical and Horizontal Clearances].) The right angle section must extend entirely across the railroad's right of way.		A minimum lateral clearance and vertical clearance from the railroad track to the structure is required. (For additional information see [https://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:760_General_Construction_Inspection_for_Structures#760.4.4_Railroad_Vertical_and_Horizontal_Clearances EPG 760.4.4 Railroads Vertical and Horizontal Clearances].) The right angle section must extend entirely across the railroad's right of way.

Hoskir: /* 643.4.1.14 Railroad Crossing Median Islands */ updated per RR3824

2024-01-24T17:48:32Z

643.4.1.14 Railroad Crossing Median Islands: updated per RR3824

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	===643.4.1.14 Railroad Crossing Median Islands===		===643.4.1.14 Railroad Crossing Median Islands===
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	\|-		'''<u><center>Quiet Zone</center></u>'''
	\|<center>~~'''~~ Quiet Zone ~~'''~~</center>		* Quiet zones are federally-designated areas at least a half mile in length of railroad tracks in which the locomotive engineer is allowed to not blow the train's horn at public crossings. Development of quiet zones falls to the community requesting the quiet zone, (usually a city) the state agency that regulates crossing safety devices (in Missouri, MoDOT) and the railroad involved.
	\|-		'''<u><center>Requirements</center></u>'''
	\|Quiet zones are federally-designated areas at least a half mile in length of railroad tracks in which the locomotive engineer is allowed to not blow the train's horn at public crossings. Development of quiet zones falls to the community requesting the quiet zone, (usually a city) the state agency that regulates crossing safety devices (in Missouri, MoDOT) and the railroad involved.		*The creation of a new quiet zone requires, at a minimum, that each grade crossing be equipped with medians on both sides of the crossing, flashing lights and gates and "constant warning time" circuitry. Additional safety measures may be required to compensate for the absence of the horn as a warning device in some cases.
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	\|'''Requirements '''		*New quiet zones can be in effect 24 hours a day, or only between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
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	\|The creation of a new quiet zone requires, at a minimum, that each grade crossing be equipped with medians on both sides of the crossing, flashing lights and gates and "constant warning time" circuitry. Additional safety measures may be required to compensate for the absence of the horn as a warning device in some cases.		*Train engineers are still permitted to blow horns in quiet zones in emergency situations where safety devices are not working, or to warn railroad or other workers on or near tracks.
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	\|'''Hours'''
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	\|New quiet zones can be in effect 24 hours a day, or only between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
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	\|'''Emergencies'''
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	\|Train engineers are still permitted to blow horns in quiet zones in emergency situations where safety devices are not working, or to warn railroad or other workers on or near tracks.
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	[[image:643.4.1.14.jpg\|left\|400px\|thumb\|'''<center>For roadway approaches with posted speed limits that are 45 MPH or greater, delineators or delineator curb system may be considered to discourage motorists from driving around the gates.</center>''']]		[[image:643.4.1.14.jpg\|left\|400px\|thumb\|'''<center>For roadway approaches with posted speed limits that are 45 MPH or greater, delineators or delineator curb system may be considered to discourage motorists from driving around the gates.</center>''']]