49 CFR 218.1 - Purpose.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 49 - Transportation last revised: Feb 03, 2026

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§ 218.1 - Purpose.

This part prescribes minimum requirements for railroad operating rules and practices. Each railroad may prescribe additional or more stringent requirements in its operating rules, timetables, timetable special instructions, and other special instructions.

authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103,20107,20131,20138,20144,20168; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89

source: 44 FR 2175, Jan. 10, 1979, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 49 CFR 218.1