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49 CFR §220.305

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A railroad operating employee must have each personal electronic device turned off with any earpiece removed from the ear—
  1. (a)When on a moving train;
  2. (b)When any member of the crew is—
    1. (1)On the ground, or
    2. (2)Riding rolling equipment during a switching operation; or
  3. (c)When any railroad employee is assisting in preparation of the train for movement.