Virginia § 45.2-745 Track switches and rails

Virginia Statutes

§ 45.2-745 — Track switches and rails

Virginia § 45.2-745

JurisdictionVirginia

Title 45.2Mines, Minerals, and Energy

Subtitle IICoal Mining

Ch. 7Requirements Applicable to Underground Coal Mines; Mine Construction

Art. 8Transportation

Part BUnderground Coal Mines

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Bluebook

Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-745 (2026).

Text

A.Every track switch shall be provided with a properly installed throw and properly installed latches and bridle bars.

B.Every track switch, other than a switch in a room or entry development, shall be equipped with properly installed guardrails.

C.Every switch throw and stand shall be installed on the side of the track where clearance is provided.

D.Every rail shall be secured at all joints by plates or welds.

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A. Every track switch shall be provided with a properly installed throw and properly installed latches and bridle bars.

B. Every track switch, other than a switch in a room or entry development, shall be equipped with properly installed guardrails.

C. Every switch throw and stand shall be installed on the side of the track where clearance is provided.

D. Every rail shall be secured at all joints by plates or welds.

Legislative History

Code 1950, §§ 45-69.1, 45-69.4; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, §§ 45.1-70, 45.1-73; 1979, c. 315; 1983, c. 70; 1985, c. 302; 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.134; 1999, c. 256; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.