49 C.F.R. § 232.503

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 232.503 - Process to introduce new brake system technology
(a) Pursuant to the procedures contained in § 232.17 , each railroad shall obtain special approval from the FRA Associate Administrator for Safety of a pre-revenue service acceptance testing plan, developed pursuant to § 232.505 , for the new brake system technology, prior to implementing the plan.
(b) Each railroad shall complete a pre-revenue service demonstration of the new brake system technology in accordance with the approved plan, shall fulfill all of the other requirements prescribed in § 232.505 , and shall obtain special approval from the FRA Associate Administrator for Safety under the procedures of § 232.17 prior to using such brake system technology in revenue service.

49 C.F.R. §232.503