49 CFR Part 238

§ 238.317 — Class II brake test

FRA Part 238 · Subpart D — Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Requirements for Tier I Passenger Equipment. Full current text with cross-references on BuildSpec.

§ 238.317 Class II brake test. (a) A Class II brake test shall be performed on a passenger train when any of the following events occurs: (1) Whenever the control stand used to control the train is changed; except if the control stand is changed to facilitate the movement of a passenger train from one track to another within a terminal complex while not in passenger service. In these circumstances, a Class II brake test shall be performed prior to the train's departure from the terminal complex with passengers; (2) Prior to the first morning departure of each commuter or short-distance…

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