49 CFR 229.89 : Transportation (§ 1.1 To Parts 1581-1699) — (§ 200.1 To Parts 273-299) — Other Regulations Relating To Transportation (Continued) (§ 200.1 To Parts 273-299) — Federal Railroad Administration, Department Of Transportation (§ 200.1 To Parts 273-299) — Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards (§ 229.1 To Appendix H To Part 229) — Safety Requirements (§ 229.41 To § 229.141) — Electrical System (§ 229.77 To § 229.91) — Jumpers; cable connections.

4 Aug 2016

(a) Jumpers and cable connections between locomotives shall be so located and guarded to provide sufficient vertical clearance. They may not hang with one end free.

(b) Cable and jumper connections between locomotive may not have any of the following conditions:

(1) Broken or badly chafed insulation.

(2) Broken plugs, receptacles or terminals.

(3) Broken or protruding strands of wire.

49 CFR 229.89