other · US Department of Transportation · Published 2015-12-07 · Effective 2016-02-05 · 80 FR 76118
Document
Document number
2015-30488
Federal Register citation
80 FR 76118
CFR reference
49 CFR 238
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Sub-agency
US Department of Transportation
Publication date
2015-12-07
Effective date
2016-02-05
DOT docket
Docket No. FRA-2011-0063, Notice No. 2
Abstract
This final rule will improve the integrity of passenger train exterior side door safety systems and promote passenger train safety overall through new safety standards for the safe operation and use of passenger train exterior side doors. This final rule will limit the number and severity of injuries involving passenger train exterior side doors and enhance the level of safety for passengers and train crewmembers.