[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: 49CFR238.301]



[Page 676]

 

                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

       CHAPTER II--FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF 

                             TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 238_PASSENGER EQUIPMENT SAFETY STANDARDS--Table of Contents

 

 Subpart D_Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Requirements for Tier I 

                           Passenger Equipment

 

Sec. 238.301  Scope.





    (a) This subpart contains requirements pertaining to the inspection, 

testing, and maintenance of passenger equipment operating at speeds not 

exceeding 125 miles per hour. The requirements in this subpart address 

the inspection, testing, and maintenance of the brake system as well as 

other mechanical and electrical components covered by this part.

    (b) Beginning on January 1, 2002, the requirements contained in this 

subpart shall apply to railroads operating Tier I passenger equipment 

covered by this part. A railroad may request earlier application of the 

requirements contained in this subpart upon written notification to 

FRA's Associate Administrator for Safety as provided in Sec. 238.1(c).

    (c) Paragraphs (b) and (c) of Sec. 238.309 shall apply beginning 

September 9, 1999.



[64 FR 25660, May 12, 1999, as amended at 65 FR 41307, July 3, 2000]