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Confidential Close Call Reporting System
C3RS — Identifying Safety Risks in Railroad Operations
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Questions and Answers — New Jersey Transit
- What are the boundaries of the New Jersey Transit C3RS pilot project?
- Will relief crews working within the boundaries be covered by the pilot project?
- Are PRT members permanent?
- What close call events are accepted by C3RS?
- How do I report a close call?
- What are the boundaries of the New Jersey Transit C3RS pilot project?
All New Jersey Transit owned and/or operated territory, including the Southern Tier and Pascack Valley Line (excluding Conrail and Amtrak territories not covered by C3RS).
- Will relief crews working within the boundaries be covered by the pilot project?
Yes.
- Are PRT members permanent?
The union members are appointed by their respective General Chairmen. There is no requirement for periodic replacement but members have been replaced.
- What close call events are accepted by C3RS?
| Event Category |
Example |
| Event occurs frequently with low consequences |
A run through yard switch, other than main track switch, that does not result in a train accident, improper blocking, or missed repeat of NORAC Rule 241 |
| Event with potential for high consequences |
Train proceeding beyond its authority in non-signal territory |
- How do I report a close call?
- Call in your report to BTS using the secure toll-free telephone number posted at each C3RS site. Leave your information on the secure answering machine; you will receive a callback to confirm receipt of your message.
- Call in the report to BTS within 48 hours after the event occurs to receive protection from discipline.
- Mail the completed from to BTS at the address listed on the report within three calendar days of the event.
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