Other Tracks

Section 1546.120  Other Tracks a)         In cases where the Commission finds, after notice and hearing, that rail carrier employees who frequently work adjacent to a portion of track performing switching activities are exposed to safety hazards due to the lack of a walkway or to the condition of a walkway constructed before February 15, 2005 the Commission may order a rail carrier to construct a walkway adjacent to a portion of track where employees are performing switching activities, or require a rail carrier to modify an existing walkway in conformance with the standards set forth in Section 1546.110 within a reasonable period of time. b)         For purposes of this Part, "frequently" shall mean at least 5 days per week, 1 shift per day or any other period deemed "frequently" enough by the Commission to warrant an order pursuant to this Part.