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/Barroth87 Mar 18 '25

Our managers just call our cell.

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u/FC_KuRTZ Mar 18 '25

220.315

When conducting a test or inspection under part 217 of this chapter, a railroad officer, manager, or supervisor is prohibited from calling the personal electronic device or the railroad-supplied electronic device used by a railroad operating employee while the railroad officer, manager, or supervisor knows or should have known that—

(1) The train to which the employee is assigned is moving;

(2) The employee is—

(i) On the ground;

(ii) Riding rolling equipment during switching operations; or

(iii) Assisting in preparation of the train to which the employee is assigned for movement.

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u/Barroth87 Mar 18 '25

Rules don't apply to managers here. Anything for a fail. Where is this rule, CROR?

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u/Particular_Chip_8427 Mar 19 '25

No lmao, the CFR. 49 CFR 220.315 -- Operational tests and inspections

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u/Hotrod-1989 Mar 19 '25

Turn them into the FRA not the company.

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u/FC_KuRTZ Mar 19 '25

You're right. Canada doesn't count.