Safety Appliance Act
Safety Appliance Act
Locomotive Safety Standards
Under 49 CFR § 229.1 the law “prescribes minimum Federal safety standards for all locomotives except those propelled by steam power.” The federal government added these protections to ensure the safety of workers operating throughout the network of railroad lines across the United States.
49 CFR Part 229 – RAILROAD LOCOMOTIVE SAFETY STANDARDS
Appendix B to Part 229 [Reserved]
Appendix G to Part 229 [Reserved]