Common use of TRACK CLEARANCES Clause in Contracts

TRACK CLEARANCES. A. The minimum track clearances to be maintained by the Contractor during construction are shown on the Project Plans. If temporary clearances are not shown on the project plans, the following criteria shall govern the use of falsework and formwork above or adjacent to operated tracks. 1. A minimum vertical clearance of 22’-0” above top of highest rail shall be maintained at all times. 2. A minimum horizontal clearance of 13’-0” from centerline of tangent track or 14’-0” from centerline of curved track shall be maintained at all times. Additional horizontal clearance may be required in special cases to be safe for operating conditions. This additional clearance will be as determined by the Railroad Engineer. 3. All proposed temporary clearances which are less than those listed above must be submitted to Railroad Engineer for approval prior to construction and must also be authorized by the regulatory body of the State if less than the legally prescribed clearances. 4. The temporary clearance requirements noted above shall also apply to all other physical obstructions including, but not limited to: stockpiled materials, parked equipment, placement or driving of piles, and bracing or other construction supports. B. Before undertaking any work within Railroad right-of-way, and before placing any obstruction over any track, the Contractor shall: 1. Notify the Railroad’s representative at least 72 hours in advance of the work. 2. Receive assurance from the Railroad’s representative that arrangements have been made for flagging service as may be necessary. 3. Receive permission from the Railroad’s representative to proceed with the work. 4. Ascertain that the Sponsor’s Engineer has received copies of notice to the Railroad and of the Railroad’s response thereto.

TRACK CLEARANCES. A. The minimum track clearances to be maintained by the Contractor during construction are shown on the Project Plans. If temporary clearances are not shown on the project plans, the following criteria shall govern the use of falsework and formwork above or adjacent to operated tracks. 1. A minimum vertical clearance of 22’-022’‐0” above top of highest rail shall be maintained at all times. 2. A minimum horizontal clearance of 13’-013’‐0” from centerline of tangent track or 14’-014’‐0” from centerline of curved track shall be maintained at all times. Additional horizontal clearance may be required in special cases to be safe for operating conditions. This additional clearance will be as determined by the Railroad Engineer. 3. All proposed temporary clearances which are less than those listed above must be submitted to Railroad Engineer for approval prior to construction and must also be authorized by the regulatory body of the State if less than the legally prescribed clearances. 4. The temporary clearance requirements noted above shall also apply to all other physical obstructions including, but not limited to: stockpiled materials, parked equipment, placement or driving of piles, and bracing or other construction supports. B. Before undertaking any work within Railroad right-of-wayright‐of‐way, and before placing any obstruction over any track, the Contractor shall: 1. Notify the Railroad’s representative at least 72 hours in advance of the work. 2. Receive assurance from the Railroad’s representative that arrangements have been made for flagging service as may be necessary. 3. Receive permission from the Railroad’s representative to proceed with the work. 4. Ascertain that the Sponsor’s Engineer has received copies of notice to the Railroad and of the Railroad’s response thereto.