---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 236.567"
title: "49"
number: "236.567"
heading: "Restrictions imposed when device fails and/or is cut out en route."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/236.567"
---

# §236.567. Restrictions imposed when device fails and/or is cut out en route.

- (a) Except as provided in subparts H or I of this part, where an automatic train stop, train control, or cab signal device fails and/or is cut out en route, the train on which the device is inoperative may proceed to the next available point of communication where report must be made to a designated officer, at speeds not to exceed the following:
  - (1) If no block signal system is in operation, restricted speed; or
  - (2) If a block signal system is in operation, according to signal indication but not to exceed 40 miles per hour.
- (b) Upon completion and communication of the report required by [paragraph (a)](#a) of this section, a train may continue to a point where an absolute block can be established in advance of the train at speeds not to exceed the following:
  - (1) If no block signal system is in operation, restricted speed; or
  - (2) If a block signal system is in operation, according to signal indication but not to exceed 40 miles per hour.
- (c) Upon reaching the location where an absolute block has been established in advance of the train, as referenced in [paragraph (b)](#b) of this section, the train may proceed at speeds not to exceed the following:
  - (1) If no block signal system is in operation and the train is a passenger train, 59 miles per hour;
  - (2) If no block signal system is in operation and the train is a freight train, 49 miles per hour; and
  - (3) If a block signal system is in operation, 79 miles per hour.

## Notes

### Amendments

[79 FR 49715, Aug. 22, 2014]

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20102-20103, 20107, 20133, 20141, 20157, 20301-20303, 20306, 20501-20505, 20701-20703, 21301-21302, 21304; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89.

### Source

Source: 33 FR 19684, Dec. 25, 1968, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[79 FR 49715, Aug. 22, 2014]