Title 49

PART 299

Part 299 - Texas Central Railroad High-speed Rail Safety Standards

PART 299 - TEXAS CENTRAL RAILROAD HIGH-SPEED RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS 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:85 FR 69731, Nov. 3, 2020, unless otherwise noted.

49:4.1.1.1.54.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General Requirements
49:4.1.1.1.54.1.138.1SECTION 299.1
   299.1 Purpose and scope.
49:4.1.1.1.54.1.138.2SECTION 299.3
   299.3 Applicability.
49:4.1.1.1.54.1.138.3SECTION 299.5
   299.5 Definitions.
49:4.1.1.1.54.1.138.4SECTION 299.7
   299.7 Responsibility for compliance.
49:4.1.1.1.54.1.138.5SECTION 299.9
   299.9 Notifications and filings.
49:4.1.1.1.54.1.138.6SECTION 299.11
   299.11 Electronic recordkeeping.
49:4.1.1.1.54.1.138.7SECTION 299.13
   299.13 System description.
49:4.1.1.1.54.1.138.8SECTION 299.15
   299.15 Special approvals.
49:4.1.1.1.54.1.138.9SECTION 299.17
   299.17 Incorporation by reference.
49:4.1.1.1.54.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Signal and Trainset Control System
49:4.1.1.1.54.2.138.1SECTION 299.201
   299.201 Technical PTC system requirements.
49:4.1.1.1.54.2.138.2SECTION 299.203
   299.203 PTC system required.
49:4.1.1.1.54.2.138.3SECTION 299.205
   299.205 PTC System Certification.
49:4.1.1.1.54.2.138.4SECTION 299.207
   299.207 PTC Safety Plan content requirements.
49:4.1.1.1.54.2.138.5SECTION 299.209
   299.209 PTC system use and failures.
49:4.1.1.1.54.2.138.6SECTION 299.211
   299.211 Communications and security requirements.
49:4.1.1.1.54.2.138.7SECTION 299.213
   299.213 Records retention.
49:4.1.1.1.54.2.138.8SECTION 299.215
   299.215 Operations and Maintenance Manual.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Track Safety Standards
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.1SECTION 299.301
   299.301 Restoration or renewal of track under traffic conditions.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.2SECTION 299.303
   299.303 Measuring track not under load.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.3SECTION 299.305
   299.305 Drainage.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.4SECTION 299.307
   299.307 Vegetation.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.5SECTION 299.309
   299.309 Classes of track: operating speed limits.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.6SECTION 299.311
   299.311 Track geometry; general.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.7SECTION 299.313
   299.313 Track geometry; performance based.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.8SECTION 299.315
   299.315 Curves; elevation and speed limitations.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.9SECTION 299.317
   299.317 Track strength.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.10SECTION 299.319
   299.319 Track fixation and support.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.11SECTION 299.321
   299.321 Defective rails.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.12SECTION 299.323
   299.323 Continuous welded rail (CWR) plan.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.13SECTION 299.325
   299.325 Continuous welded rail (CWR); general.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.14SECTION 299.327
   299.327 Rail end mismatch.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.15SECTION 299.329
   299.329 Rail joints and torch cut rails.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.16SECTION 299.331
   299.331 Turnouts and crossings generally.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.17SECTION 299.333
   299.333 Frog guard rails and guard faces; gauge.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.18SECTION 299.335
   299.335 Derails.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.19SECTION 299.337
   299.337 Automated vehicle-based inspection systems.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.20SECTION 299.339
   299.339 Daily sweeper inspection.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.21SECTION 299.341
   299.341 Inspection of rail in service.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.22SECTION 299.343
   299.343 Initial inspection of new rail and welds.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.23SECTION 299.345
   299.345 Visual inspections; right of way.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.24SECTION 299.347
   299.347 Special inspections.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.25SECTION 299.349
   299.349 Inspection records.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.26SECTION 299.351
   299.351 Qualifications for track maintenance and inspection personnel.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.27SECTION 299.353
   299.353 Personnel qualified to supervise track restoration and renewal.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.28SECTION 299.355
   299.355 Personnel qualified to inspect track.
49:4.1.1.1.54.3.138.29SECTION 299.357
   299.357 Personnel qualified to inspect and restore continuous welded rail.
49:4.1.1.1.54.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Rolling Stock
49:4.1.1.1.54.4.138.1SECTION 299.401
   299.401 Clearance requirements.
49:4.1.1.1.54.4.138.2SECTION 299.403
   299.403 Trainset structure.
49:4.1.1.1.54.4.138.3SECTION 299.405
   299.405 Trainset interiors.
49:4.1.1.1.54.4.138.4SECTION 299.407
   299.407 Glazing.
49:4.1.1.1.54.4.138.5SECTION 299.409
   299.409 Brake system.
49:4.1.1.1.54.4.138.6SECTION 299.411
   299.411 Bogies and suspension system.
49:4.1.1.1.54.4.138.7SECTION 299.413
   299.413 Fire safety.
49:4.1.1.1.54.4.138.8SECTION 299.415
   299.415 Doors.
49:4.1.1.1.54.4.138.9SECTION 299.417
   299.417 Emergency lighting.
49:4.1.1.1.54.4.138.10SECTION 299.419
   299.419 Emergency communication.
49:4.1.1.1.54.4.138.11SECTION 299.421
   299.421 Emergency roof access.
49:4.1.1.1.54.4.138.12SECTION 299.423
   299.423 Markings and instructions for emergency egress and rescue access.
49:4.1.1.1.54.4.138.13SECTION 299.425
   299.425 Low-location emergency exit path marking.
49:4.1.1.1.54.4.138.14SECTION 299.427
   299.427 Emergency egress windows.
49:4.1.1.1.54.4.138.15SECTION 299.429
   299.429 Rescue access windows.
49:4.1.1.1.54.4.138.16SECTION 299.431
   299.431 Driver's controls and cab layout.
49:4.1.1.1.54.4.138.17SECTION 299.433
   299.433 Exterior lights.
49:4.1.1.1.54.4.138.18SECTION 299.435
   299.435 Electrical system design.
49:4.1.1.1.54.4.138.19SECTION 299.437
   299.437 Automated monitoring.
49:4.1.1.1.54.4.138.20SECTION 299.439
   299.439 Event recorders.
49:4.1.1.1.54.4.138.21SECTION 299.441
   299.441 Trainset electronic hardware and software safety.
49:4.1.1.1.54.4.138.22SECTION 299.443
   299.443 Safety appliances.
49:4.1.1.1.54.4.138.23SECTION 299.445
   299.445 Trainset inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements.
49:4.1.1.1.54.4.138.24SECTION 299.447
   299.447 Movement of defective equipment.
49:4.1.1.1.54.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Operating Rules
49:4.1.1.1.54.5.138.1SECTION 299.501
   299.501 Purpose.
49:4.1.1.1.54.5.138.2SECTION 299.503
   299.503 Operating rules; filing and recordkeeping.
49:4.1.1.1.54.5.138.3SECTION 299.505
   299.505 Programs of operational tests and inspections; recordkeeping.
49:4.1.1.1.54.5.138.4SECTION 299.507
   299.507 Program of instruction on operating rules; recordkeeping.
49:4.1.1.1.54.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - System Qualification Tests
49:4.1.1.1.54.6.138.1SECTION 299.601
   299.601 Responsibility for verification demonstrations and tests.
49:4.1.1.1.54.6.138.2SECTION 299.603
   299.603 Preparation of system-wide qualification test plan.
49:4.1.1.1.54.6.138.3SECTION 299.605
   299.605 Functional and performance qualification tests.
49:4.1.1.1.54.6.138.4SECTION 299.607
   299.607 Pre-revenue service system integration testing.
49:4.1.1.1.54.6.138.5SECTION 299.609
   299.609 Vehicle/track system qualification.
49:4.1.1.1.54.6.138.6SECTION 299.611
   299.611 Simulated revenue operations.
49:4.1.1.1.54.6.138.7SECTION 299.613
   299.613 Verification of compliance.
49:4.1.1.1.54.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Program
49:4.1.1.1.54.7.138.1SECTION 299.701
   299.701 General requirements.
49:4.1.1.1.54.7.138.2SECTION 299.703
   299.703 Compliance.
49:4.1.1.1.54.7.138.3SECTION 299.705
   299.705 Standard procedures for safely performing inspection, testing, and maintenance, or repairs.
49:4.1.1.1.54.7.138.4SECTION 299.707
   299.707 Maintenance intervals.
49:4.1.1.1.54.7.138.5SECTION 299.709
   299.709 Quality control program.
49:4.1.1.1.54.7.138.6SECTION 299.711
   299.711 Inspection, testing, and maintenance program format.
49:4.1.1.1.54.7.138.7SECTION 299.713
   299.713 Program approval procedure.
49:4.1.1.1.54.8SUBPART 0
49:4.1.1.1.54.9.138.1.115APPENDIX Appendix A
   Appendix A to Part 299 - Criteria for Certification of Crashworthy Event Recorder Memory Module
49:4.1.1.1.54.9.138.1.116APPENDIX Appendix B
   Appendix B to Part 299 - Cab Noise Test Protocol