Federal Railroad Safety Authorization Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Railroad Safety Authorization Act - Authorizes appropriations not to exceed $35,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 to carry out the provisions of the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970. Specifies the apportionment of such appropriation among the provisions of the Act. Increases penalties for violations of specified Acts relating to railroad safety. Makes it unlawful for any common carrier not to provide its employees with sleeping quarters which provide them with an opportunity for uninterrupted rest in quarters having controlled temperatures and which are located away from a yard where switching or humping operations are performed. Forbids any crew members of wreck or relief trains from working 16 consecutive hours in a 24 hour period. Sets forth required safety procedures for protection against following or oncoming trains, and for employees working on, under or about an engine, car, or train. Requires the rear car of all passenger and freight trains to have a highly visible marker to be lighted during darkness or when weather conditions restrict clear visibility. Divides the Federal Railroad Administration into ten regional offices for the purpose of administering and enforci…