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A train crew member is generally limited to working a maximum of 276 hours within a single calendar month, which includes all on-duty time such as active service, waiting for deadhead transportation, and traveling as part of deadhead moves from their duty assignment to the final release point. This regulation, outlined under 49 U.S.C. § 21103(a)(1), is designed to prevent fatigue and ensure safety by restricting the total hours a crew can work in a month. The limit encompasses not only actual train operation but also mandatory activities related to transportation and crew movements, emphasizing the importance of regulated working hours for maintaining operational safety and crew well-being.