49 CFR Part 213

§ 213.345 — Vehicle/track system qualification

FRA Part 213 · Subpart G — Train Operations at Track Classes 6 and Higher. Full current text with cross-references on BuildSpec.

§ 213.345 Vehicle/track system qualification. (a) General. All vehicle types intended to operate at track Class 6 speeds or above, or at any curving speed producing more than 5 inches of cant deficiency, shall be qualified for operation for their intended track classes in accordance with this subpart. A qualification program shall be used to demonstrate that the vehicle/track system will not exceed the wheel/rail force safety limits and the carbody and truck acceleration criteria specified in § 213.333— (1) At any speed up to and including 5 m.p.h. above the proposed maximum operating speed;…

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