E. Track appliances and track-related devices

I. Scope

This Subpart prescribes minimum requirements for certain track appliances and track-related devices.

II. Derails

Each derail must be clearly visible. When in a locked position a derail must be free of any lost motion which would allow it to be operated without removing the lock.

D. Track structure

Scope: This subpart prescribes minimum requirements for ballast, crosstie, track assembly fittings, and the physical condition of rails.

I. Ballast: General

Unless it is otherwise structurally supported, all track must be supported by material which will:

C. Track geometry

1. Scope

This subpart prescribes minimum requirements for the gauge, alignment, and surface of track and the elevation of the outer rails and speed limitations for curved track.

B. Roadbed

I. Drainage

Each drainage or other water carrying facility under or immediately adjacent to the roadbed must be maintained and kept free of obstruction, to accommodate expected water flow for the area concerned.

II. Vegetation

Vegetation on railway property which is on or immediately adjacent to roadbed must be controlled so that it does not:

A. Classes of track: Operating Speed Limits

The following maximum allowable operating speeds apply: (in miles per hour)

1. Short title

These Rules may be cited as the Track Safety Rules (TSR).

2. Interpretation

In these Rules:

Whereas the World Health Organization has characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic and that pandemic is affecting Canada;

Whereas, pursuant to section 45 of the Railway Safety Act^{Footnote a}, the Minister of Transport has, in writing, authorized the Director General, Rail Safety, to make an order under section 32.01^{Footnote b} of that Act;

A word from Transport Canada

In recent months, you may have noticed that we are in the area more often. Our teams continue to move forward with preparatory work for the construction phase of the project and will be on site regularly. Here are the activities we have recently carried out and this month’s news.

Appendix I: Pre-Departure Inspection by a Locomotive Operator or Other Qualified Person

As per subsection 8.1, a pre-departure inspection of locomotive(s) shall be performed by the locomotive operator or other qualified person for the following: