Federal Railroad Safety Authorization Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Railroad Safety Authorization Act - Amends the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1979 for expenses of the Office of Safety, State safety programs, expenses of the Federal Railroad Administration, and for conducting safety research and development programs. Sets forth limitations on the use of such funds. Amends the Hours of Service Act to prescribe maximum on-duty and minimum off-duty hours for signal system employees. Removes the authority of the National Transportation Safety Board to investigate rail accidents.…