49 CFR Part 213

§ 213.115 — Rail end mismatch

FRA Part 213 · Subpart D — Track Structure. Full current text with cross-references on BuildSpec.

§ 213.115 Rail end mismatch. Any mismatch of rails at joints may not be more than that prescribed by the following table— Class of track Any mismatch of rails at joints may not be more than the following— On the tread of the rail ends (inch) On the gage side of the rail ends (inch) Class 1 track 1⁄4 1⁄4 Class 2 track 1⁄4 3⁄16 Class 3 track 3⁄16 3⁄16 Class 4 and 5 track 1⁄8 1⁄8

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