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Notice of safety advisory.

FRA is issuing Safety Advisory 2023-05 to heighten awareness within the railroad industry of the potential failure of king pin assemblies in highway-rail grade crossing warning systems equipped with breakaway gates. This Safety Advisory recommends that railroads inspect and replace all worn components in king pin assemblies. This Safety Advisory also recommends that railroads develop inspection and maintenance programs for king pin assemblies.

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