---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 232.215"
title: "49"
number: "232.215"
heading: "Transfer train brake tests."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/232.215"
---

# §232.215. Transfer train brake tests.

- (a) A transfer train, as defined in [§ 232.5](/cfr/49/232.5.md), shall receive a brake test performed by a qualified person, as defined in [§ 232.5](/cfr/49/232.5.md), that includes the following:
  - (1) The air brake hoses shall be coupled between all freight cars;
  - (2) After the brake system is charged to not less than 60 psi as indicated by an accurate gauge or end-of-train device at the rear of the train, a 15-psi service brake pipe reduction shall be made; and
  - (3) An inspection shall be made to determine that the brakes on each car apply and remain applied until the release is initiated by the controlling locomotive. A car found with brakes that fail to apply or remain applied may be retested and remain in the train if the retest is conducted as prescribed in [§ 232.205(c)(4)](/cfr/49/232.205.md?p=c-4); otherwise, the defective equipment may be moved only pursuant to the provisions contained in [§ 232.15](/cfr/49/232.15.md), if applicable;
- (b) Cars added to transfer trains en route shall be inspected pursuant to the requirements contained in [paragraph (a)](#a) of this section at the location where the cars are added to the train.
- (c) If a train's movement will exceed 20 miles or is not a transfer train as defined in [§ 232.5](/cfr/49/232.5.md), the train shall receive a Class I brake test in accordance with [§ 232.205](/cfr/49/232.205.md) prior to departure.

## Notes

### Amendments

[66 FR 4193, Jan. 17, 2001, as amended at 67 FR 17583, Apr. 10, 2002]

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20102-20103, 20107, 20133, 20141, 20301-20303, 20306, 21301-20302, 21304; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89.

### Source

Source: 66 FR 4193, Jan. 17, 2001, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[66 FR 4193, Jan. 17, 2001, as amended at 67 FR 17583, Apr. 10, 2002]