49 CFR 299.331 - Turnouts and crossings generally.

Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 25, 2024

Title 49 - Transportation last revised: Nov 18, 2024

View all text of Subpart C [§ 299.301 - § 299.357]

§ 299.331 - Turnouts and crossings generally.

(a) In turnouts and track crossings, the fastenings shall be intact and maintained to keep the components securely in place. Also, each switch, frog, and guard rail shall be kept free of obstructions that may interfere with the passage of wheels. Use of rigid rail crossings at grade is limited to track Classes H0, H1, and H2.

(b) The track through and on each side of track crossings and turnouts shall be designed to restrain rail movement affecting the position of switch points and frogs.

(d) For all turnouts and track crossings, the railroad shall prepare inspection and maintenance requirements to be included in the railroad's inspection, testing, and maintenance program.

authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103,20107,20133,20141,20302,20306,20701,21301,21304; 28 U.S.C. 2461,note; and 49 CFR 1.89

source: 85 FR 69731, Nov. 3, 2020, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 49 CFR 299.331