Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 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 D - Track Structure |
§ 213.115 - Rail end mismatch.
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§ 213.115 Rail end mismatch.
Any mismatch of rails at joints may not be more than that prescribed by the following table -
Class of track Any mismatch of rails at joints may not be more than the following - On the tread of the rail ends (inch) On the gage side of the rail ends (inch) Class 1 track 1⁄4 1⁄4 Class 2 track 1⁄4 3⁄16 Class 3 track 3⁄16 3⁄16 Class 4 and 5 track 1⁄8 1⁄8