49 CFR Part 238

§ 238.701 — Scope

FRA Part 238 · Subpart H — Specific Requirements for Tier III Passenger Equipment. Full current text with cross-references on BuildSpec.

§ 238.701 Scope. This subpart contains specific requirements for railroad passenger equipment operating in a shared right-of-way at speeds not exceeding 125 mph and in an exclusive right-of-way without grade crossings at speeds exceeding 125 mph but not exceeding 220 mph. Passenger seating is permitted in the leading unit of a Tier III trainset if the trainset complies with the crashworthiness and occupant protection requirements of this subpart, and the railroad has an approved right-of-way plan under § 213.361 of this chapter and an approved HSR-125 plan under § 236.1007(c) of this chapter.…

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