Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 33.43 - Walkways and railings(a) Each carrier, shall provide and maintain safe and suitable walkways and railings as specified by the provisions of this section on the following bridges and coal, ore, and other trestles of such carrier if trainmen are ordinarily and customarily required to walk or to get on or off trains on such structures except if the structure is equipped with special protection for the movement of molten material.(b) The bridges and trestles located within a train length of the entrance to any yard or water station or fuel station, and those where switching is performed generally on five or more occasions per day shall be equipped with walkways and railings as described in paragraphs (1) and (2). As used in this subsection, the term "train length" shall mean the maximum length of any train operated over the particular track involved. The walkways and railings to be provided on the various types of bridges and trestles at such locations shall be as follows: (1) If the maximum permissible timetable speed of trains in the territory where the bridge or trestle is located is in excess of 30 miles per hour, the following provisions shall apply: (i)Deck girders, deck trusses and trestles. Deck girders, deck trusses, and trestles shall utilize the following:(A) Walkway and railing on each side in the case of a single track.(B) Walkway between tracks and walkway and railing on each side of the bridge in the case of multiple tracks.(ii)Through girders. Through girders shall utilize the following: (A) Walkway and railing on each side in the case of a single track.(B) Walkway between tracks and walkway and railing on each side of the bridge in the case of multiple tracks.(iii)Intermediate girders. Intermediate girder construction shall be considered as single track.(iv)Through trusses. Through trusses shall utilize the following: (A) Walkway and railing on each side in the case of a single track.(B) Walkway between tracks and walkway and railing on each side of the bridge in the case of multiple tracks.(2) If the maximum permissible timetable speed of trains in the territory where the bridge or trestle is located is 30 miles per hour or less, the following provisions shall apply: (i)Deck girders, deck trusses, and trestles. Deck girders, deck trusses, and trestles shall utilize the following:(A) Walkway and railing on one side in the case of a single track.(B) Walkway between tracks in the case of multiple tracks.(ii)Through girders. Through girders shall utilize the following: (A) Walkway and railing on one side in the case of a single track.(B) Walkway between tracks in the case of multiple tracks.(iii)Intermediate girders. Intermediate girder construction shall be considered as single track.(iv)Through trusses. Through trusses shall utilize the following: (A) Walkway and railing on one side in the case of a single track.(B) Walkway between tracks in the case of multiple tracks.(c) Each carrier shall submit to the Commission a report of the number and locations of its bridges and trestles to be equipped as required by the provisions of this section.(d) This section applies to all common carriers and is subject to such amendment, change, modification, or exception as the Commission may deem just and proper or advisable.The provisions of this §33.43 were formerly designated Rule 9 by the Commission.