49 CFR Part 213
§ 213.9 — Classes of track: operating speed limits
FRA Part 213 · Subpart A — General. Full current text with cross-references on BuildSpec.
§ 213.9 Classes of track: operating speed limits. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section and §§ 213.57(b), 213.59(a), 213.113(a), and 213.137(b) and (c), the following maximum allowable operating speeds apply— [In miles per hour] Over track that meets all of the requirements prescribed in this part for— The maximum allowable operating speed for freight trains is— The maximum allowable operating speed for passenger trains is— Excepted track 10 N/A Class 1 track 10 15 Class 2 track 25 30 Class 3 track 40 60 Class 4 track 60 80 Class 5 track 80 90 (b) If a segment of track does…
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