Railroad Flagging

Railroad flaggers are required
when
the contractor is working within 25 feet of the rail, using equipment that could
foul
the tracks,
or at the discretion of the railroad involved.
The railroad company has the final authority in deciding if railroad
flagging is
are needed. The contractor is responsible for determining when flaggers will be needed based on the construction schedule.
On some projects, the railroad company may choose to post a flagging position internally for dedicated
personnel
to support the project throughout the duration of the construction. The Contractor Right of Entry Agreement will give detailed instructions on ordering and dismissing railroad flaggers.
The project inspector should verify railroad flaggers are only requested when needed by the contractor.
As of 2017, the Class 1 railroads use approved contract flaggers. TxDOT contractors and consultants request flagging support directly from the approved contract flaggers for the affected railroad. Standard provisions have been updated to allow the contractors and consultants to be reimbursed at actual cost plus an administrative fee.