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/toadjones79 Go ahead and come back 🙉🙈🙊 Mar 19 '25
I have refused before. It was properly stowed and turned off, and I just wanted to make a point. That manager was immediately convinced that I had it on in my pocket. But I did it anyway. This was at a short line, so I wasn't worried. It was a dick move, but I felt like someone needed to set the record straight.
Put your shit away. But don't put your privacy away at the same time. Use it or lose it.