49 CFR 220.311
§ 220.311 Railroad operating employees in deadhead status.
United States · 49 CFR — Transportation · Status: effective
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- 49 CFR 220.311, § 220.311 Railroad operating employees in deadhead status, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/258277
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(a) Notwithstanding any other restrictions in this subpart, a railroad operating employee who is in deadhead status and not inside the cab of a controlling locomotive may use an electronic device only if the employee is not using the device in such a way that interferes with any railroad operating employee's personal safety or performance of safety-related duties.
(b) A railroad operating employee who is in deadhead status and located inside the cab of a controlling locomotive must have each electronic device turned off with any earpiece removed from the ear—
(1) When on a moving train;
(2) When any member of the crew is—
(i) On the ground, or
(ii) Riding rolling equipment during a switching operation; or
(3) When any railroad employee is assisting in preparation of the train for movement.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.