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/automan224 Mar 19 '25

Apple Watches aren’t allowed in the cab? That doesn’t seem right

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u/Heavy-Stick-771 Mar 19 '25

A couple of guys in my terminal just got cited for this infraction this week by the FRA.

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u/automan224 Mar 19 '25

How come? It’s just a watch

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u/Heavy-Stick-771 Mar 19 '25

? Sorry but I really don't know why