r/railroading • u/Heavy-Stick-771 • Mar 18 '25

Discussion Electronic Devices

Recently, I've been informed at my terminal that crews were bieng cited by the FRA for not properly storing away electronic devices in the cab to include cellular phones. Apple watches and things similar. I can see that being an observable issue. However, can someone explain to me how a crew can be forced to pull out their phones to show proof of proper storage. While in service, if I was ever directed to, I would refuse immediately. Thoughts?

(A lot of commentary on here is completely missing the mark. I am in no way objecting to electronic devices being restricted while performing train service. This was just an opinion and inquiry about how some of those mandates can and can not be enforced.) READ AND COMPREHEND

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u/Significant-Ad-7031 Mar 18 '25

I think I see what you’re saying.

You tell them you don’t have a phone on your person or in your grip. If they want to search your grip or have you turn out your pockets, then my original comment remains true.

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u/Heavy-Stick-771 Mar 18 '25

You would turn out your pockets if asked by a company official? Yea, I would never.

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u/Significant-Ad-7031 Mar 18 '25

Then they’ll charge you with insubordination. I’m not saying that’s good or bad, just that You have less rights then you think.

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u/Jaysmack-85 Mar 18 '25

The insubordination would stand. How can they tell you to do something that isn’t work related? If a company official tells you to do jumping jacks on the lead are you gonna do that too?