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49 C.F.R. PART 238--PASSENGER EQUIPMENT SAFETY STANDARDS

TITLE 49--Transportation

Subtitle B--OTHER REGULATIONS RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION

CHAPTER II--FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

PART 238--PASSENGER EQUIPMENT SAFETY STANDARDS

Subpart A--GENERAL

�238.1

Purpose and scope.

�238.3

Applicability.

�238.5

Definitions.

�238.7

Waivers.

�238.9

Responsibility for compliance.

�238.11

Penalties.

�238.13

Preemptive effect.

�238.15

Movement of passenger equipment with power brake defects.

�238.17

Movement of passenger equipment with other than power brake defects.

�238.19

Reporting and tracking of repairs to defective passenger equipment.

�238.21

Special approval procedure.

�238.23

Information collection.

Subpart B--SAFETY PLANNING AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

�238.101

Scope.

�238.103

Fire safety.

�238.105

Train electronic hardware and software safety.

�238.107

Inspection, testing, and maintenance plan.

�238.109

Training, qualification, and designation program.

�238.111

Pre-revenue service acceptance testing plan.

�238.113

Emergency window exits.

�238.115

Emergency lighting.

�238.117

Protection against personal injury.

�238.119

Rim-stamped straight-plate wheels.

Subpart C--SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR TIER I PASSENGER EQUIPMENT

�238.201

Scope/alternative compliance.

�238.203

Static end strength.

�238.205

Anti-climbing mechanism.

�238.207

Link between coupling mechanism and car body.

�238.209

Forward-facing end structure of locomotives.

�238.211

Collision posts.

�238.213

Corner posts.

�238.215

Rollover strength.

�238.217

Side structure.

�238.219

Truck-to-car-body attachment.

�238.221

Glazing.

�238.223

Locomotive fuel tanks.

�238.225

Electrical system.

�238.227

Suspension system.

�238.229

Safety appliances.

�238.231

Brake system.

�238.233

Interior fittings and surfaces.

�238.235

Doors.

�238.237

Automated monitoring.

Subpart D--INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR TIER I PASSENGER EQUIPMENT

�238.301

Scope.

�238.303

Exterior calendar day mechanical inspection of passenger equipment.

�238.305

Interior calendar day mechanical inspection of passenger cars.

�238.307

Periodic mechanical inspection of passenger cars and unpowered vehicles used in passenger trains.

�238.309

Periodic brake equipment maintenance.

�238.311

Single car test.

�238.313

Class I brake test.

�238.315

Class IA brake test.

�238.317

Class II brake test.

�238.319

Running brake test.

Subpart E--SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR TIER II PASSENGER EQUIPMENT

�238.401

Scope.

�238.403

Crash energy management.

�238.405

Longitudinal static compressive strength.

�238.407

Anti-climbing mechanism.

�238.409

Forward end structures of power car cabs.

�238.411

Rear end structures of power car cabs.

�238.413

End structures of trailer cars.

�238.415

Rollover strength.

�238.417

Side loads.

�238.419

Truck-to-car-body and truck component attachment.

�238.421

Glazing.

�238.423

Fuel tanks.

�238.425

Electrical system.

�238.427

Suspension system.

�238.429

Safety appliances.

�238.431

Brake system.

�238.433

Draft system.

�238.435

Interior fittings and surfaces.

�238.437

Emergency communication.

�238.439

Doors.

�238.441

Emergency roof entrance location.

�238.443

Headlights.

�238.445

Automated monitoring.

�238.447

Train operator's controls and power car cab layout.

Appendix

Figure 1 to Subpart E of Part 238--Power Car Cab Forward End Structure Conceptual Implementation

Appendix

Figure 2 to Subpart E of Part 238--Power Car Cab Rear End Structure Conceptual Implementation 1--to Subpart E

Appendix

Figure 3 to Subpart E of Part 238--Trailer Car End Structure Conceptual Implementation 1--to Subpart E

Appendix

Figure 4 to Subpart E of Part 238--Trailer Car In-Board Vestibule End Structure Conceptual Implementation 1--to Subpart E

Subpart F--INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR TIER II PASSENGER EQUIPMENT

�238.501

Scope.

�238.503

Inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements.

�238.505

Program approval procedure.

Subpart G--SPECIFIC SAFETY PLANNING REQUIREMENTS FOR TIER II PASSENGER EQUIPMENT

�238.601

Scope.

�238.603

Safety planning requirements.

Appendix

Appendix A to Part 238--Schedule of Civil Penalties

Appendix

Appendix B to Part 238--Test Methods and Performance Criteria for the Flammability and Smoke Emission Characteristics of Materials Used in Passenger Cars and Locomotive Cabs

Appendix

Appendix C to Part 238--Suspension System Safety Performance Standards

Appendix

Appendix D to Part 238--Requirements for External Fuel Tanks on Tier I Locomotives

Appendix

Appendix E to Part 238--General Principles of Reliability-Based Maintenance Programs