Operating Practices
The Operating Practices Division examines railroad carrier operating rules, employee qualification guidelines, and carrier training and testing programs to determine compliance with the Railroad Safety Act of 1970; railroad occupational safety and health standards; the Hours of Service Act; and accident and personal injury reporting requirements.
Regulations
(Title 49 CFR)
- 217-Railroad operating rules
- 218-Railroad operating practices
- 219-Control of alcohol and drug use
- 220-Railroad communications
- 221-Rear end marking device-passenger, commuter and freight trains
- 222-Use of locomotive horns at public highway-rail grade crossings
- 225-Railroad accidents/incidents: Reports, classification, and investigations
- 228-Hours of service of railroad employees
- 239-Passenger train emergency preparedness
- 240-Qualification and certification of locomotive engineers
- 242-Qualification and certification of conductors
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Last updated: Friday, January 29, 2021