Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: October 10, 2024) |
Title 49 - Transportation |
Subtitle B - Other Regulations Relating to Transportation |
Chapter II - Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation |
Part 213 - Track Safety Standards |
Subpart C - Track Geometry |
§ 213.53 - Gage.
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§ 213.53 Gage.
(a) Gage is measured between the heads of the rails at right-angles to the rails in a plane five-eighths of an inch below the top of the rail head.
(b) Gage shall be within the limits prescribed in the following table -
Class of track The gage must be at least - But not more than - Excepted track N/A 4′101⁄4″. Class 1 track 4′8″ 4′10″. Class 2 and 3 track 4′8″ 4′93⁄4″. Class 4 and 5 track 4′8″ 4′91⁄2″.