Rules Respecting Track Safety

Part II - Track Safety Rules

A. Classes of track: Operating Speed Limits

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

Maximum allowable operating speeds

Over track that meets all of the requirements prescribed in this part for -

The maximum allowable operating speed for freight trains is -

The maximum allowable operating speed for passenger trains is -

Class 1 track

10

15

Class 2 track

25

30

Class 3 track

40

60

Class 4 track

60

80

Class 5 track

80

95*

* For LRC Trains, 100 mph