Secure Tracks Act mandates visual and automated track inspections for various rail classes to ensure safety.
The Secure Tracks Act establishes visual and automated track inspection requirements for different rail classes. Main line tracks operating at Class 3 speeds or higher must undergo visual inspections by qualified inspectors at least twice weekly. Automated Track Geometry Measurement System (TGMS) inspections vary by track class and gross tonnage. For instance, Class 1 and 2 tracks operating over 15 million gross tons annually require TGMS inspections at least once per year with 170 days between inspections.
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