Dear Sir/Madam:

I am writing to advise you that the set of temporary exemptions to certain sections of the rules and regulations, pertaining to the qualification of railway personnel is granted under the notice of exemption X 21-21 (attached).

The purpose of these temporary exemptions is to mitigate the continued health risks involved with railway personnel travelling and assembling in groups to renew their qualifications during the novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).

F. Inspection

1. Scope

This subpart prescribes minimum requirements for the frequency and manner of inspecting track to detect deviations from the TSR.

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: