[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: 49CFR220.49]



[Page 255]

 

                        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. 220.49  Radio communication used in shoving, backing or pushing 

movements.



    When radio communication is used in connection with the shoving, 

backing or pushing of a train, locomotive, car, or on-track equipment, 

the employee directing the movement shall specify the distance of the 

movement, and the movement shall stop in one-half the remaining distance 

unless additional instructions are received. If the instructions are not 

understood, the movement shall be stopped immediately and may not be 

resumed until the misunderstanding has been resolved, radio contact has 

been restored, or communication has been achieved by hand signals or 

other procedures in accordance with the operating rules of the railroad.