[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: 49CFR220.38]



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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. 220.38  Communication equipment failure.



    (a) Any radio or wireless communication device found not to be 

functioning as intended when tested pursuant to Sec. 220.37 shall be 

removed from service and the dispatcher or other employee designated by 

the railroad shall be so notified as soon as practicable.

    (b) If a radio or wireless communication device fails on the 

controlling locomotive en route, the train may continue until the 

earlier of--

    (1) The next calendar day inspection, or

    (2) The nearest forward point where the radio or wireless 

communication device can be repaired or replaced.