U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
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All TitlesTitle 49Chapter IIPart 213Subpart G - Subpart G—Train Operations at Track Classes 6 and Higher
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The track owner in Class 8 and 9 shall submit a barrier plan, termed a “right-of-way plan,” to the Federal Railroad Administration for approval. At a minimum, the plan will contain provisions in areas of demonstrated need for the prevention of—
(a) Vandalism;
(b) Launching of objects from overhead bridges or structures into the path of trains; and
(c) Intrusion of vehicles from adjacent rights of way.
