Newrad Wrote:
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> It wouldn't seem to be a typo because it is stated
> twice--getting on and off equipment/moving train
> at up to 20 mph.

I thought it strange that it mentions "getting on" at that speed. I'm not sure what scenario would ever require doing that. I mean, if I let a car get away at that speed, I'd just wave it goodbye, call my union griever, and prepare to start collecting my job insurance. So, I'd be interested in learning why it states that.

> I thought nowadays getting on and off moving
> equipment was not allowed at all--equipment must
> come to a complete stop before a trainman can step
> on or off equipment. Someone familiar with this
> school perhaps should advise them of this what
> seems to be an error.

Can only speak to UP's requirements. There are certain "emergency" situations where employees are permitted to get off moving equipment. Most, but apparently not all, of the training classes for new trainmen include training on how to safely "join the birds" (as the Old Heads used to call it). Remedial classes have also been held for some employees who weren't taught it. But, yes, in most cases the movement must be stopped before an employee gets off, and in all cases stopped before he or she gets on.