Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 49 - Transportation last revised: Feb 03, 2026
§ 217.1 - Purpose.

Through the requirements of this part, the Federal Railroad Administration learns the condition of operating rules and practices with respect to trains and other rolling equipment in the railroad industry, and each railroad is required to instruct its employees in operating practices.

authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103,20107,20168,28.S.C. 2461, note; and 49 CFR 1.89
source: 39 FR 41176, Nov. 25, 1974, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 49 CFR 217.1