Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 741 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RAIL DIVISION
Division 320 - STANDARD WALKWAYS
Section 741-320-0060 - Surface

(1) Walkways shall have a reasonably regular surface and shall be maintained in a safe condition, clear of such vegetation, debris, standing water and other obstructions which may constitute a hazard to railroad employees working on the ground.

(2) Except as provided in section (3) of this rule, walkways located along yard tracks and tracks where switching is regularly performed two or more times weekly shall be surfaced with crushed material not to exceed American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-way Association (AREMA) standard No. 4; 1 1/2 inches in size, or with asphalt, concrete, planking, grating or similar material.

(3) Walkways located along switching lead tracks, switches in yards, car spotting areas, and railroad shop or repair tracks, shall be surfaced with crushed material not to exceed AREMA standard No. 5; 1 inch in size, or with asphalt, concrete, planking, grating or similar material.

(4) The Department, after investigation, upon its own motion, or upon the petition of any aggrieved person may determine that the safety of railroad employees requires the applicable standard set forth in section (2) or (3) of this rule for any walkway.

(5) No railroad, owner or lessee shall allow debris on walkways.

(6) Walkways not covered by section (2) or (3) of this rule may be surfaced with crushed ballast materials.