§ 8-3-2-2 — Freight cars or locomotives; duty to provide and maintain

All carriers subject to the provisions of this
chapter are required to provide and to maintain in serviceable condition
the number of suitable and substantial freight cars necessary to
promptly supply the demands on their respective lines in this state for
the prompt and expeditious shipment of all freight in carload lots. All
such carriers are also required to provide and maintain in serviceable
condition the number of suitable and substantial locomotives and other
appliances and facilities necessary to promptly and expeditiously
transport from point of origin to destination in this state all freight in
carload lots which shall originate on their respective lines in this state
and be tendered for transportation.
Formerly: Acts 1907, c.231, s.2. As amended by P.L.62-1984,
SEC.14.