[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 49CFR220.27]



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                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

       CHAPTER II--FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF 

                             TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 220_RAILROAD COMMUNICATIONS--Table of Contents

 

          Subpart B_Radio and Wireless Communication Procedures

 

Sec. 220.27  Identification.



    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, the 

identification of each wayside, base or yard station shall include at 

least the following minimum elements, stated in the order listed:

    (1) Name of railroad. An abbreviated name or initial letters of the 

railroad may be used where the name or initials are in general usage and 

are understood in the railroad industry; and

    (2) Name and location of office or other unique designation.

    (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, the 

identification of each mobile station shall consist of the following 

elements, stated in the order listed:

    (1) Name of railroad. An abbreviated name or initial letters of the 

railroad may be used where the name or initial letters are in general 

usage and are understood in the railroad industry;

    (2) Train name (number), if one has been assigned, or other 

appropriate unit designation; and

    (3) When necessary, the word ``locomotive'', ``motorcar'', or other 

unique identifier which indicates to the listener the precise mobile 

transmitting station.

    (c) If positive identification is achieved in connection with 

switching, classification, and similar operations wholly within a yard, 

fixed and mobile units may use short identification after the initial 

transmission and acknowledgment consistent with applicable Federal 

Communications Commission regulations governing ``Station 

Identification''.