Title 49

PART 213

Part 213 - Track Safety Standards

PART 213 - TRACK SAFETY STANDARDS Authority:49 U.S.C. 20102-20114 and 20142; Sec. 403, Div. A, Public Law 110-432, 122 Stat. 4885; 28 U.S.C. 2461, note; and 49 CFR 1.89. Source:63 FR 34029, June 22, 1998, unless otherwise noted.

49:4.1.1.1.8.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General
49:4.1.1.1.8.1.5.1SECTION 213.1
   213.1 Scope of part.
49:4.1.1.1.8.1.5.2SECTION 213.3
   213.3 Application.
49:4.1.1.1.8.1.5.3SECTION 213.4
   213.4 Excepted track.
49:4.1.1.1.8.1.5.4SECTION 213.5
   213.5 Responsibility for compliance.
49:4.1.1.1.8.1.5.5SECTION 213.7
   213.7 Designation of qualified persons to supervise certain renewals and inspect track.
49:4.1.1.1.8.1.5.6SECTION 213.9
   213.9 Classes of track: operating speed limits.
49:4.1.1.1.8.1.5.7SECTION 213.11
   213.11 Restoration or renewal of track under traffic conditions.
49:4.1.1.1.8.1.5.8SECTION 213.13
   213.13 Measuring track not under load.
49:4.1.1.1.8.1.5.9SECTION 213.14
   213.14 Application of requirements to curved track.
49:4.1.1.1.8.1.5.10SECTION 213.15
   213.15 Penalties.
49:4.1.1.1.8.1.5.11SECTION 213.17
   213.17 Waivers.
49:4.1.1.1.8.1.5.12SECTION 213.19
   213.19 Information collection.
49:4.1.1.1.8.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Roadbed
49:4.1.1.1.8.2.5.1SECTION 213.31
   213.31 Scope.
49:4.1.1.1.8.2.5.2SECTION 213.33
   213.33 Drainage.
49:4.1.1.1.8.2.5.3SECTION 213.37
   213.37 Vegetation.
49:4.1.1.1.8.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Track Geometry
49:4.1.1.1.8.3.5.1SECTION 213.51
   213.51 Scope.
49:4.1.1.1.8.3.5.2SECTION 213.53
   213.53 Gage.
49:4.1.1.1.8.3.5.3SECTION 213.55
   213.55 Track alinement.
49:4.1.1.1.8.3.5.4SECTION 213.57
   213.57 Curves; elevation and speed limitations.
49:4.1.1.1.8.3.5.5SECTION 213.59
   213.59 Elevation of curved track; runoff.
49:4.1.1.1.8.3.5.6SECTION 213.63
   213.63 Track surface.
49:4.1.1.1.8.3.5.7SECTION 213.65
   213.65 Combined track alinement and surface deviations.
49:4.1.1.1.8.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Track Structure
49:4.1.1.1.8.4.5.1SECTION 213.101
   213.101 Scope.
49:4.1.1.1.8.4.5.2SECTION 213.103
   213.103 Ballast; general.
49:4.1.1.1.8.4.5.3SECTION 213.109
   213.109 Crossties.
49:4.1.1.1.8.4.5.4SECTION 213.110
   213.110 Gage restraint measurement systems.
49:4.1.1.1.8.4.5.5SECTION 213.113
   213.113 Defective rails.
49:4.1.1.1.8.4.5.6SECTION 213.115
   213.115 Rail end mismatch.
49:4.1.1.1.8.4.5.7SECTION 213.118
   213.118 Continuous welded rail (CWR); plan review and approval.
49:4.1.1.1.8.4.5.8SECTION 213.119
   213.119 Continuous welded rail (CWR); plan contents.
49:4.1.1.1.8.4.5.9SECTION 213.121
   213.121 Rail joints.
49:4.1.1.1.8.4.5.10SECTION 213.122
   213.122 Torch cut rail.
49:4.1.1.1.8.4.5.11SECTION 213.123
   213.123 Tie plates.
49:4.1.1.1.8.4.5.12SECTION 213.127
   213.127 Rail fastening systems.
49:4.1.1.1.8.4.5.13SECTION 213.133
   213.133 Turnouts and track crossings generally.
49:4.1.1.1.8.4.5.14SECTION 213.135
   213.135 Switches.
49:4.1.1.1.8.4.5.15SECTION 213.137
   213.137 Frogs.
49:4.1.1.1.8.4.5.16SECTION 213.139
   213.139 Spring rail frogs.
49:4.1.1.1.8.4.5.17SECTION 213.141
   213.141 Self-guarded frogs.
49:4.1.1.1.8.4.5.18SECTION 213.143
   213.143 Frog guard rails and guard faces; gage.
49:4.1.1.1.8.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Track Appliances and Track-Related Devices
49:4.1.1.1.8.5.5.1SECTION 213.201
   213.201 Scope.
49:4.1.1.1.8.5.5.2SECTION 213.205
   213.205 Derails.
49:4.1.1.1.8.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Inspection
49:4.1.1.1.8.6.5.1SECTION 213.231
   213.231 Scope.
49:4.1.1.1.8.6.5.2SECTION 213.233
   213.233 Visual track inspections.
49:4.1.1.1.8.6.5.3SECTION 213.234
   213.234 Automated inspection of track constructed with concrete crossties.
49:4.1.1.1.8.6.5.4SECTION 213.235
   213.235 Inspection of switches, track crossings, and lift rail assemblies or other transition devices on moveable bridges.
49:4.1.1.1.8.6.5.5SECTION 213.237
   213.237 Inspection of rail.
49:4.1.1.1.8.6.5.6SECTION 213.238
   213.238 Qualified operator.
49:4.1.1.1.8.6.5.7SECTION 213.239
   213.239 Special inspections.
49:4.1.1.1.8.6.5.8SECTION 213.240
   213.240 Continuous rail testing.
49:4.1.1.1.8.6.5.9SECTION 213.241
   213.241 Inspection records.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Train Operations at Track Classes 6 and Higher
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.1SECTION 213.301
   213.301 Scope of subpart.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.2SECTION 213.303
   213.303 Responsibility for compliance.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.3SECTION 213.305
   213.305 Designation of qualified individuals; general qualifications.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.4SECTION 213.307
   213.307 Classes of track: operating speed limits.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.5SECTION 213.309
   213.309 Restoration or renewal of track under traffic conditions.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.6SECTION 213.311
   213.311 Measuring track not under load.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.7SECTION 213.313
   213.313 Application of requirements to curved track.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.8SECTION 213.317
   213.317 Waivers.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.9SECTION 213.319
   213.319 Drainage.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.10SECTION 213.321
   213.321 Vegetation.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.11SECTION 213.323
   213.323 Track gage.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.12SECTION 213.327
   213.327 Track alinement.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.13SECTION 213.329
   213.329 Curves; elevation and speed limitations.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.14SECTION 213.331
   213.331 Track surface.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.15SECTION 213.332
   213.332 Combined track alinement and surface deviations.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.16SECTION 213.333
   213.333 Automated vehicle-based inspection systems.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.17SECTION 213.334
   213.334 Ballast; general.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.18SECTION 213.335
   213.335 Crossties.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.19SECTION 213.337
   213.337 Defective rails.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.20SECTION 213.339
   213.339 Inspection of rail in service.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.21SECTION 213.341
   213.341 Initial inspection of new rail and welds.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.22SECTION 213.343
   213.343 Continuous welded rail (CWR).
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.23SECTION 213.345
   213.345 Vehicle/track system qualification.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.24SECTION 213.347
   213.347 Automotive or railroad crossings at grade.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.25SECTION 213.349
   213.349 Rail end mismatch.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.26SECTION 213.351
   213.351 Rail joints.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.27SECTION 213.352
   213.352 Torch cut rail.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.28SECTION 213.353
   213.353 Turnouts, crossovers, and lift rail assemblies or other transition devices on moveable bridges.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.29SECTION 213.355
   213.355 Frog guard rails and guard faces; gage.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.30SECTION 213.357
   213.357 Derails.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.31SECTION 213.359
   213.359 Track stiffness.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.32SECTION 213.361
   213.361 Right of way.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.33SECTION 213.365
   213.365 Visual track inspections.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.34SECTION 213.367
   213.367 Special inspections.
49:4.1.1.1.8.7.5.35SECTION 213.369
   213.369 Inspection records.
49:4.1.1.1.8.8SUBPART 0
49:4.1.1.1.8.9.5.1.7APPENDIX Appendix A
   Appendix A to Part 213 - Maximum Allowable Curving Speeds
49:4.1.1.1.8.9.5.1.8APPENDIX
   Appendixes B-C to Part 213 [Reserved]
49:4.1.1.1.8.9.5.1.9APPENDIX Appendix D
   Appendix D to Part 213 - Minimally Compliant Analytical Track (MCAT) Simulations Used for Qualifying Vehicles To Operate at High Speeds and at High Cant Deficiencies