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§174.86. Maximum allowable operating speed.

49 C.F.R. § 174.86

(a)
For molten metals and molten glass shipped in packagings other than those prescribed in § 173.247 of this subchapter, the maximum allowable operating speed may not exceed 24 km/hour (15 mph) for shipments by rail.
(b)
For trains transporting any loaded, placarded tank cars containing a material poisonous by inhalation, the maximum allowable operating speed may not exceed 80.5 km/hour (50 mph) for shipments by rail.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[74 FR 1801, Jan. 13, 2009]

Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128; 33 U.S.C. 1321; 49 CFR 1.81 and 1.97.

Amendments

[74 FR 1801, Jan. 13, 2009]