# Passenger Train Exterior Side Door Safety
> **US Department of Transportation** · Final rule. · Published 2015-12-07 · Effective 2016-02-05 · 80 FR 76118
## Document
- **Document number:** 2015-30488
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Transportation
- **Federal Register citation:** 80 FR 76118
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 238
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/07/2015-30488/passenger-train-exterior-side-door-safety)
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