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49 U.S.C. § 20501 — Definition
submitted 32 years ago by Pub. L. 103-272 to r/title-49-TRANSPORTATION · 35 words · no verdicts yet
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This section defines "signal system" for this chapter of railroad law, covering devices like block signal systems, interlockings, and automatic train controls meant to keep railroad operations safe.
This section gives one definition used throughout the chapter. A "signal system" means a block signal system, an interlocking, automatic train stop, train control, or cab-signal device, or any similar tool, method, device, or system meant to promote safety in how railroads operate.
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In this chapter, “signal system” means a block signal system, an interlocking, automatic train stop, train control, or cab-signal device, or a similar appliance, method, device, or system intended to promote safety in railroad operations.
Source credit: (Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 883.)
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- 1994Enacted · Pub. L. 103-272 · 108 Stat. 883
A history note hasn’t been published yet. The record shows enactment by Pub. L. 103-272 on 1994-07-05.
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