49 CFR 174.84 - Position in train of loaded placarded rail cars, transport vehicles, freight containers or bulk packagings when accompanied by guards or technical escorts. | Regulus
Subpart A—General Requirements8Subpart B—General Operating Requirements4Subpart C—General Handling and Loading Requirements7Subpart D—Handling of Placarded Rail Cars, Transport Vehicles and Freight Containers5Subpart E—Class I (Explosive) Materials10Subpart F—Detailed Requirements for Class 2 (Gases) Materials4Subpart G—Detailed Requirements for Class 3 (Flammable Liquid) Materials4Subpart J—Detailed Requirements for Division 6.1 (Poisonous) Materials3Subpart K—Detailed Requirements for Class 7 (Radioactive) Materials3
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49 CFR 174.84
Position in train of loaded placarded rail cars, transport vehicles, freight containers or bulk packagings when accompanied by guards or technical escorts.
Current as of 2026-08-18 Government source
eCFR editorial compilationAuthoritative but unofficial
A rail car placarded in Division 1.1 or 1.2 (explosive); Division 2.3 (Hazard Zone A; poisonous gas); or Division 6.1 (PG I, Hazard Zone A; poisonous liquid) in a moving or standing train must be next to and ahead of any car occupied by the guards or technical escorts accompanying the placarded rail car. However, if a rail car occupied by the guards or technical escorts has temperature control equipment in operation, it must be the fourth car behind any car requiring Division 1.1 or 1.2 (explosive) placards.#