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copy 643.4.1.5 Grade Separation Structures / Closing of Existing Crossings

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643.4.1.5 Grade Separation Structures / Closing of Existing Crossings

The design of railroad-highway grade separations is coordinated with Bridge and district Design. 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 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.

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.

Railroads often request information to be included within the initial submittal. When preparing concept or preliminary plans for railroad review, include the following when possible:

Item No.	Sheet	Comment
1.	TITLE	Identify RR location: Add Railroad milepost number and subdivision. Add latitude and longitude. Add DOT number.
2.	PLAN	Add north arrow. Add timetable directions and direction to next station. Show increasing or decreasing MP to next station.
3.	PLAN	Show limits of RR ROW (on elevation & profile).
4.	PLAN	Show individual span length and total bridge length.
5.	PLAN	On new structures, show future track with access road.
6.	PLAN	Provide all existing and any proposed horizontal and vertical clearances (even when they will not change).
7.	PLAN	Add note: “Access to RR ROW to be maintained at all times and public use of railroad access road is not allowed.”
8.	PLAN	Drainage directional arrows at slopes.

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copy 643.4.2 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Railroads

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643.4.2 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Railroads

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 EPG 643.4.1.1 Highway Construction Projects With Railroad Involvement and 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.

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.

643.4.2.1 Railroad Flagging

A railroad flagger will be either a railroad employee or a flagging company employee. The flagger is designated to communicate with workers (contractors) to assure the safety of the contractor and railroad property and operations. The railroad provides a list of third-party flagging companies that are approved to perform flagging services for their rail line.

Flagging is required where work taking place may endanger or interfere with railroad operations. The flagger is designated to communicate with work crews to assure the safety of the railroad property and operations. As a general rule, a flagger is required whenever workers or equipment are within 25 feet of the centerline of a track. 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. The railroad may assign a railroad employee to provide flagging services, but more often flagging services are provided by a third-party, as designated by the railroad. In certain circumstances, a railroad may require more than one flagger to be present.

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

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

Inspection of work performed by railroads during highway construction projects is similar to the inspection of work performed by 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 railroad invoices can be verified in the following situations.

643.4.2.4 Railroad Invoices - Highway Construction Projects

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

A 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.

Flagging services are the responsibility of the contractor (see EPG 643.4.2.1).