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FRA Part 238Public Domain

FRA Passenger Equipment Safety Standards (49 CFR Part 238)

Federal Railroad Administration|Current eCFR text

Part 238 sets federal safety standards for intercity and commuter passenger rail equipment: structural crashworthiness (including the Tier system keyed to operating speed), fire safety, emergency systems, brake requirements, and periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance. Tier I covers operation up to 125 mph; Tier II 125-160 mph; Tier III up to 220 mph in dedicated territory.

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