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Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (Last Updated: June 14,2023) |
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Title16 Public Service Companies |
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SubTitle16-140-1_16-140-33. Clearances on Railroads With Reference to Overhead and Side Structures and Parallel Tracks |
SubTitle16-140-1_16-140-33. Clearances on Railroads With Reference to Overhead and Side Structures and Parallel Tracks
| Sec. 16-140-1. Definitions |
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For the purposes of these regulations, definitions as hereinafter prescribed will govern. (1) "Height of a freight car" is the distance between the top of the rail and the top of the running board. (2) "Side of a freight car" is that part of appurtenenace of a car at the maximum distance measured at right angles from the center line of the car. (3) "Width of a freight car" is twice the distance from the center line to the side of the car as defined herein. (4) "Overhead clearance" is the normal distance from the plane of the top of the rails to a structure or obstruction above. (5) "Side clearance" is the shortest distance from the center line of track to a structure or obstruction at the side of track. (6) "Main track" is a track on which the authorized speed of trains is in excess of thirty miles per hour. |
| Sec. 16-140-2. All tracks |
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The minimum overhead clearance above all railroad tracks shall be twenty-two feet, six inches. |
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(Effective April 2, 1973) |
| Sec. 16-140-3. [Repealed] |
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Repealed April 2, 1973. |
| Sec. 16-140-4. [Repealed] |
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Repealed April 2, 1973. |
| Sec. 16-140-5. Tracks entering buildings |
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The overhead clearance above the top of the rail of such tracks located at the entrance and inside of buildings shall not be less than eighteen feet. All cars, trains, motors, engines or other equipment shall be brought to a stop before entering such buildings. |
| Sec. 16-140-6. Side tracks |
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On all tracks except main line, passing siding or yard tracks, the minimum overhead clearance may be reduced to not less than sixteen feet six inches, provided all trains on such tracks shall come to a full stop before passing under a structure erected pursuant to this section, and provided the railroad company shall issue an operating rule forbidding any train employee or other employee from getting upon or working upon the roof of any railway car, caboose or locomotive of a train on such tracks when passing under a structure erected pursuant to this section. |
| Sec. 16-140-7. Equipment for electric operation excepted [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
| Sec. 16-140-8. Applicability [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
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(Effective April 2, 1973; Repealed June 11, 2014) |
| Sec. 16-140-9. Minimum clearance, generally [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
| Sec. 16-140-10. Platforms [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
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(Effective April 2, 1973; Repealed June 11, 2014) |
| Sec. 16-140-11. Tracks entering buildings [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
| Sec. 16-140-12. Switch boxes and equipment [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
| Sec. 16-140-13. Signal and switch stands [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
| Sec. 16-140-14. Bridges of main line tracks [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
| Sec. 16-140-15. Tunnels; water and oil columns [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
| Sec. 16-140-16. Miscellaneous obstructions [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
| Sec. 16-140-17. Exception re handrails and water barrels [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
| Sec. 16-140-18. Exception re mail cranes [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
| Sec. 16-140-19. Exception re fences [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
| Sec. 16-140-20. Curve tracks [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
| Sec. 16-140-21. Decrease of clearances [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
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(Effective April 2, 1973; Repealed June 11, 2014) |
| Sec. 16-140-21a. Exceptions [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
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(Effective April 2, 1973; Repealed June 11, 2014) |
| Sec. 16-140-22. Canopies over freight platforms [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
| Sec. 16-140-23. Main line and yard tracks, generally [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
| Sec. 16-140-24. Tracks adjacent to main line or passing tracks [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
| Sec. 16-140-25. Ladder tracks [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
| Sec. 16-140-26. Team, house and industry tracks [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
| Sec. 16-140-27. Extension of existing tracks [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
| Sec. 16-140-28. Articles on adjacent ground or platform [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
| Sec. 16-140-29. Walkways between tracks [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
| Sec. 16-140-30. Minimum clearances on relocation or reconstruction [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
| Sec. 16-140-31. Construction, maintenance and operation material or equipment [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
| Sec. 16-140-32. Engine houses, shops and facilities [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |
| Sec. 16-140-33. Emergencies [Repealed] |
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Repealed June 11, 2014. |