Rail Technical Assistance Program
Practical training focused on improving safety and reducing collisions at highway-rail grade crossings
RailTAP will:
- Educate workers and the public about highway-rail grade crossing and right-of-way risks
- Promote safety practices to reduce crashes and injuries
- Provide local, accessible training to participants with an interest in rail safety
RailTAP training is for anyone involved with at-grade rail crossings including utility and construction workers, public works staff, municipal and state employees, first responders, engineers and planners, community stakeholders, students, and the general public.
- RailTAP classes are FREE
- Professional Development Hours (PDHs) available
- Agency-only trainings available at your location upon request
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RailTAP is supported by an Advisory Board representing freight/passenger/light rail industry experts, federal, state and local government agencies, non-profit and private sector stakeholders, public works membership organizations, local agencies and safety initiatives.
RailTAP is funded by the Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program. It is delivered through a public-private partnership between NC State University and the North Carolina Railroad Company to deliver advanced safety training and resources.