Pennsylvania Code
Title 52 - PUBLIC UTILITIES
Part I - Public Utility Commission
Subpart B - Carriers of Passengers or Property
Chapter 33 - RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION
Subchapter B - SERVICE AND FACILITIES
SAFETY-BRIDGES, TUNNELS, TRESTLES AND SWITCHES
Section 33.42 - Switches marked by lamps
Universal Citation: 52 PA Code ยง 33.42
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) Reflectorized switch targets may not be installed on either of the following items:
(1) Switch stands on yard tracks over
which there is a substantial movement at night.
(2) Switch stands connected with a main track
or passing siding track, except if the track is used only in daylight, or is
protected by automatic block signals, cab signals, or train controls, or by a
distant switch signal or indicator in manual block or train order
territory.
(b) Any existing reflectorized targets on the switch stands enumerated in subsection (a) shall be replaced by self-illuminating lamps.
(c) For the purpose of this section, a substantial movement on yard tracks generally shall consist of five or more switching or train movements after sunset and before sunrise on any night.
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