49 CFR Part 238
§ 238.713 — End structure integrity of non-cab end
FRA Part 238 · Subpart H — Specific Requirements for Tier III Passenger Equipment. Full current text with cross-references on BuildSpec.
§ 238.713 End structure integrity of non-cab end. (a) General. Tier III trainsets shall comply with the requirements in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section to demonstrate the integrity of the end structure for other than the cab ends. (b) Collision post requirements. (1) Each unit of a Tier III trainset shall have at each non-cab end of the unit either: (i) Two full-height collision posts, located at approximately the one-third points laterally. Each collision post shall have an ultimate longitudinal shear strength of not less than 300,000 pounds at a point even with the top of the…
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