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49 U.S.C. § 20139. — Maintenance-of-way operations on railroad bridges · Congress.wiki

U.S. Code/Title 49/§ 20139

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49 U.S.C. § 20139.Chapter 201

§ 20139

Maintenance-of-way operations on railroad bridges

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Subchapter: PARTICULAR ASPECTS OF SAFETY

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Not later than , the Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe regulations and issue orders for the safety of maintenance-of-way employees on railroad bridges. The Secretary at least shall provide in those regulations standards for bridge safety equipment, including nets, walkways, handrails, and safety lines, and requirements for the use of vessels when work is performed on bridges located over bodies of water.June 22, 19891989-06-22

Release: pl-119-83 (2026-04-13)