BSL and FRA rules

Since the Broad Street Line has a connecting crossover track with the regional rail mainline at Fern Rock, they have a connection to the general railroad system.

Are they subject to the same FRA rules under CFR title 49 as the railroad since they have a connection and they use the same track gauge?

If they aren't subject to CFR title 49, at what point on that connecting track do the rules change for railroad crews and subway operators?

No, having a freight delivery siding does not make something part of the national rail network.

I think all rail networks should fall under the FRA, a governing body like the FRA stop companies taking major short cuts and putting employees and passenger lives at risk, the FRA has rules and such that companies don't always agree with and some can seem like over kill, but it still for the most part is a good thing, companies don't like it because they have to follow stricter rules and spend money when told to

Limited-Clear wrote:I think all rail networks should fall under the FRA, a governing body like the FRA stop companies taking major short cuts and putting employees and passenger lives at risk, the FRA has rules and such that companies don't always agree with and some can seem like over kill, but it still for the most part is a good thing, companies don't like it because they have to follow stricter rules and spend money when told to

Transit systems such as MTA & BSL/MF line fall under the FTA which has similar rules and restrictions.

The connection between Septa RRD and Septa BSL at Fern Rock served as a path to deliver the new cars from Brill when built and in the recent past moving axle/wheel sets to and from FR via flat car for rebuilding (done by truck now). When the new loco was delivered it was placed on RRD rails at Liberty yard and moved to FR via the connection.