# 49 C.F.R. § 217.1 (2026): Purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P217_S217_1

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 217.1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 49 CFR: Transportation / Chapter II: FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Part 217: RAILROAD OPERATING RULES / Subpart A: General / § 217.1: § 217.1   Purpose.

## Text

Through the requirements of this part, the Federal Railroad Administration learns the condition of operating rules and practices with respect to trains and other rolling equipment in the railroad industry, and each railroad is required to instruct its employees in operating practices.

## Nearby sections

- [49 C.F.R. § 217.1 (2026) § 217.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P217_S217_1.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 217.2 (2026) § 217.2   Preemptive effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P217_S217_2.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 217.3 (2026) § 217.3   Application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P217_S217_3.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 217.4 (2026) § 217.4   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P217_S217_4.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 217.5 (2026) § 217.5   Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P217_S217_5.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 217.7 (2026) § 217.7   Operating rules; filing and recordkeeping.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P217_S217_7.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 217.9 (2026) § 217.9   Program of operational tests and inspections; recordkeeping.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P217_S217_9.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 217.11 (2026) § 217.11   Program of instruction on operating rules; recordkeeping; electronic recordkeeping.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P217_S217_11.md)

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