Section 1546.10  Scope

a)         This Part prescribes that rail carriers must provide walkways adjacent to those portions of yard tracks constructed after February 15, 2005 where rail carrier employees frequently work on the ground performing switching activities.

b)         This Part applies to all new construction after February 15, 2005 and to the reconstruction of yard tracks accomplished after the date on which this Part becomes effective.

c)         This Part does not apply to tracks constructed in industry yards owned by an entity other than a rail carrier.