Current through May 31, 2024
Section 270.3 - Application(a) * * * (1) Passenger rail operations that operate intercity or commuter passenger train service on the general railroad system of transportation; and(2) Passenger rail operations that operate commuter or other short-haul rail passenger train service in a metropolitan or suburban area (as described by 49 U.S.C. 20102(2) ), including public authorities operating passenger train service. (b) This part does not apply to: (1) Rapid transit operations in an urban area that are not connected to the general railroad system of transportation;(2) Tourist, scenic, historic, or excursion operations, whether on or off the general railroad system of transportation;(3) Operation of private cars, including business/office cars and circus trains; or(4) Railroads that operate only on track inside an installation that is not part of the general railroad system of transportation (i.e., plant railroads, as defined in §270.5).81 FR 53896, 10/11/2016; 85 FR 12843, 5/4/2020