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A safety critical component is a component, system, or task that, if not available, defective, not functioning correctly, not performed, or not performed correctly, increases the risk of damage to passenger equipment or injury to a passenger, crewmember, or other person. The term is a railroad definition, relating to the 49 CFR 238 regulations that governing the U.S. rail industry. Failure to comply can result in fine and or jail time. |
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