WAC 296-860-20060. Maintain clearances between tracks

You must comply with the track clearance requirements in Table 5. Table 5 - Minimum Standard Gauge Track Clearances If your track clearance involves: Then the minimum clearance requirements between centerlines of standard gauge parallel tracks are: Main or passing tracks used for transporting cars, locomotives, motors, or like equipment 14 feet Any tracks adjacent to main or passing tracks 15 feet Team, house, or industry tracks 13 feet Yard tracks 14 feet Ladder and other tracks 20 feet If your track clearance involves: Then the minimum clearance requirements between centerlines of standard gauge parallel tracks are: Main or passing tracks used for transporting cars, locomotives, motors, or like equipment 14 feet Any tracks adjacent to main or passing tracks 15 feet Team, house, or industry tracks 13 feet Yard tracks 14 feet Ladder and other tracks 20 feet Note: The following illustration will help you understand the track clearance requirements discussed in this section and WAC 296-860-20080 regulating narrow gauge rail operations. standard gauge track clearances