FRA Yikes Alert: Rogue Railroad Switches on the Loose!
Published Date: 4/25/2025
Notice
Summary
Hey rail pros! FRA’s Safety Advisory 2025-01 warns that if Grand Master 4000 and 4000A switch machines aren’t set up right, they might move switches when they shouldn’t—yikes! This affects anyone using these machines and means you need to double-check your settings ASAP to keep trains safe and avoid costly mishaps.
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Danger: Misconfigured Grand Master Switches
FRA Safety Advisory 2025-01 warns that Grand Master 4000 and 4000A switch machines can move track switches unexpectedly if they are configured incorrectly. Improper configuration could allow power to reach the switch machine controller while locking is in effect, creating the potential for unintended switch movement underneath or in front of a train. The advisory is aimed at people in the rail industry who use these machines.
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