49 CFR Part 238
§ 238.135 — Operating practices for exterior side door safety systems
FRA Part 238 · Subpart B — Safety Planning and General Requirements. Full current text with cross-references on BuildSpec.
§ 238.135 Operating practices for exterior side door safety systems. (a) At the beginning of his or her duty assignment prior to the train's departure, each crewmember must participate in a safety briefing that identifies each crewmember's responsibilities relating to the safe operation of the train's exterior side doors, including responsibilities for the safe operation of the exterior side doors when arriving at or departing a station. (b) After April 5, 2016, all passenger train exterior side doors and trap doors must be closed when a train is in motion between stations except when: (1)…
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