§ 174.86 - Maximum allowable operating speed.


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  • § 174.86 Maximum allowable operating speed.

    (a) For molten metals and molten glass shipped in packagings other than those prescribed in § 173.247 of this subchapter, the maximum allowable operating speed may not exceed 24 km/hour (15 mph) for shipments by rail.

    (b) For trains transporting any loaded, placarded tank cars containing a material poisonous by inhalation, the maximum allowable operating speed may not exceed 80.5 km/hour (50 mph) for shipments by rail.

    [74 FR 1801, Jan. 13, 2009]