N.Y. Railroad Law § 54-a: Communication

§ 54-a. Communication. 1. No class 1 or class 2 railroad common

carrier or rail passenger carrier shall perform or cause to be performed

any transportation service without ensuring that there is operable

communication among all members of the train crew, between the train

crew and crews of other trains, and between the train crew and wayside

personnel.

2. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a train from

continuing to its destination in the event of a failure of the

communication equipment after departure from its point of origin.

3. The commissioner of transportation shall review the state of the

art of railroad transportation communication from time to time and shall

conduct periodic inspections of the rail carriers subject to this

section to ensure compliance with the provisions of this section.