(a) Reports to the director. Beginning January 1984, each railroad company shall furnish to the director complete operating and engineering data as specified by the director, including, but not limited to, the following information:
(1) main lines in operation;
(2) spurs being served;
(3) a copy of the latest FRA inspection report for each main line;
(4) a copy of the latest United States Department of Transportation’s AAR crossing inventory form for each grade crossing;
(5) an outline of any major maintenance or rehabilitation projects undertaken;
(6) the number of through trains each day of the week and their average speed and length for each main line;
(7) the number of switch moves each day of the week and their average speed and length for each main line and each spur line;
(8) the approximate time of day reference for each train;
(9) hazardous materials movements and procedures;
(10) new crossing protection or grade separations.
(b) Supplemental reports. Every January and July after the filing of its initial report, each railroad company shall furnish to the director changes in any data required to be furnished in the initial report under Subsection (a).
(c) Accident reports. Each railroad company shall furnish to the director a copy of the FRA accident report within 72 hours of any accident involving track conditions, hazardous materials, or a motor vehicle collision with a train.
(d) Slow orders. Each railroad company shall notify the director within 48 hours of the imposition of any slow orders issued by the FRA if the slow orders are related to track or structure conditions.
(e) Requests for city action.
(1) A railroad company may request the director to bring proposed revisions to this chapter before the city council. These requests may include the following topics:
(A) rail operations;
(B) closure of hazardous or little-used grade crossings;
(C) speed limits; or
(D) any other matter requiring city action for the railroad company to conduct its business.
(2) The director shall forward all requests to the committee for review and recommendation. The director shall forward requests to the city council within 90 days of receipt, whether or not the committee has acted on the request. (Ord. 18100)