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.