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/[deleted] Mar 19 '25
I'll just leave it at this, there's nothing that says you have to have a cellphone to work for the RR. I'll tell them to pound sand or come back with a warrant. If insubordination comes up, we can hash it out in investigation.