United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
Title 49. TRANSPORTATION |
SubTitle IV. INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION |
Part A. RAIL |
Chapter 111. OPERATIONS |
SubChapter I. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
§ 11103. Switch connections and tracks
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(a) On application of the owner of a lateral branch line of railroad, or of a shipper tendering interstate traffic for transportation, a rail carrier providing transportation subject to the jurisdiction of the Board under this part shall construct, maintain, and operate, on reasonable conditions, a switch connection to connect that branch line or private side track with its railroad and shall furnish cars to move that traffic to the best of its ability without discrimination in favor of or against the shipper when the connection— (1) is reasonably practicable; (2) can be made safely; and (3) will furnish sufficient business to justify its construction and maintenance. (b) If a rail carrier fails to install and operate a switch connection after application is made under subsection (a) of this section, the owner of the lateral branch line of railroad or the shipper may file a complaint with the Board under section 11701 of this title. The Board shall investigate the complaint and decide the safety, practicability, justification, and compensation to be paid for the connection. The Board may direct the rail carrier to comply with subsection (a) of this section only after a full hearing.
Prior Provisions
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 11104 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, § 102(a).
Prior sections 11103 to 11111 were omitted in the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, § 102(a).
Section 11103, Pub. L. 95–473,
Section 11104, Pub. L. 95–473,
Section 11105, Pub. L. 95–473,
Section 11106, Pub. L. 95–473,
Section 11107, Pub. L. 95–473,
Section 11108, Pub. L. 95–473,
Section 11109, added Pub. L. 96–296, § 15(a)(1),
Section 11110, added Pub. L. 96–454, § 6(a)(1),
Section 11111, added Pub. L. 97–261, § 25(d)(1),