---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 238.701"
title: "49"
number: "238.701"
heading: "Scope."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/238.701"
---

# §238.701. Scope.


This subpart contains specific requirements for railroad passenger equipment operating in a shared right-of-way at speeds not exceeding 125 mph and in an exclusive right-of-way without grade crossings at speeds exceeding 125 mph but not exceeding 220 mph. Passenger seating is permitted in the leading unit of a Tier III trainset if the trainset complies with the crashworthiness and occupant protection requirements of this subpart, and the railroad has an approved right-of-way plan under [§ 213.361](/cfr/49/213.361.md) of this chapter and an approved HSR-125 plan under [§ 236.1007(c)](/cfr/49/236.1007.md?p=c) of this chapter. Demonstration of compliance with the requirements of this subpart is subject to FRA review and approval under [§ 238.111](/cfr/49/238.111.md).


## Notes

### Source

Source: 83 FR 59219, Nov. 21, 2018, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107, 20133, 20141, 20302-20303, 20306, 20701-20702, 21301-21302, 21304; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89.

### Source

Source: 64 FR 25660, May 12, 1999, unless otherwise noted.