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Railway Freight and Passenger Train Brake Inspection and Safety Rules

From: Transport Canada

Approved on January 30, 2023

Effective: May 1, 2023

Important Note: the January 30, 2023, version of these rules come into effect on May 1, 2023.

Table of Contents

Part I – General

  1. Short Title
  2. Scope
  3. Definitions
  4. Certification of Car Inspectors
  5. Qualified Persons
  6. Pre-Departure Requirements for Locomotives
  7. Operating Requirements
  8. Exceptions
  9. Corrective Action Reporting
  10. Train Brake Winter Operating Plan

Part II – Brake Test Requirements

  1. General
  2. 1 Brake Test
  3. 1A Brake Test
  4. Continuity Test
  5. Train Information Braking System (TIBS) Test
  6. Transfer Brake Test
  7. Push-Pull Operation
  8. Portable Locomotive Remote Control Device Tilt Test
  9. Trains Using Back-up Hose or Valve
  10. Snow Plow Train Brake Test

Part III – Equipment Requirements

  1. Maintenance
  2. Brake Cylinder Piston Travel
  3. Locomotive Feed Valves and Pressure Settings

Part IV – Filing Requirements

  1. Filing Requirements with the Department

Related links

  • Railway Freight and Passenger Train Brake Inspection and Safety Rules - September 2023

Railway Freight and Passenger Train Brake Inspection and Safety Rules
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Sections

  • Part I: General
  • Part II: Brake Test Requirements
  • Part III: Equipment Requirements
  • Part IV: Filing Requirements
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Date modified:
2023-02-02

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