Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
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…33.11 |
Section 33.42. Switches marked by lamps
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(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.
The provisions of this § 33.42 were formerly designated Rule 8 by the Commission.