49 CFR Part 213
§ 213.307 — Classes of track: operating speed limits
FRA Part 213 · Subpart G — Train Operations at Track Classes 6 and Higher. Full current text with cross-references on BuildSpec.
§ 213.307 Classes of track: operating speed limits. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section and as otherwise provided in this subpart G, the following maximum allowable speeds apply: Over track that meets all of the requirements prescribed in this subpart for— The maximum allowableoperatingspeed fortrains is 1 Class 6 track 110 m.p.h. Class 7 track 125 m.p.h. Class 8 track 160 m.p.h.2 Class 9 track 220 m.p.h.2 1 Freight may be transported at passenger train speeds if the following conditions are met: (1) The vehicles utilized to carry such freight are of equal dynamic…
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