Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 174.86 — Maximum Allowable Operating Speed
49 C.F.R. § 174.86
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(a) For molten metals and molten glass shipped in packagings other than those prescribed in § 173.247 of this subchapter, the maximum allowable operating speed may not exceed 24 km/hour (15 mph) for shipments by rail.
(b) For trains transporting any loaded, placarded tank cars containing a material poisonous by inhalation, the maximum allowable operating speed may not exceed 80.5 km/hour (50 mph) for shipments by rail.
Authorizing Statute
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Oil and hazardous substance liability33 U.S.C. § 1321