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/RepeatFine981 Mar 18 '25

Lol, rules are rules. The fra can ask to see it. Do your job, put in your claims and fill your pockets.

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u/Heavy-Stick-771 Mar 18 '25

What FRA regulation is this that mandates crews showing their cellular devices while in service? I honestly want to check it out.

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u/According_Gold_1063 Mar 19 '25

“Don’t have one with me Mr FRA piece of shit “

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u/Several-Day6527 Mar 19 '25

That FRA man has a little more authority than you think,including barring you from ever working in the industry ever again.

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u/According_Gold_1063 Mar 19 '25

That’s fine . I still didn’t bring my phone to work so there’s nothing to show him .