# 49 C.F.R. § 218.1 (2026): Purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P218_S218_1

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 218.1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 49 CFR: Transportation / Chapter II: FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Part 218: RAILROAD OPERATING PRACTICES / Subpart A: General / § 218.1: § 218.1   Purpose.

## Text

This part prescribes minimum requirements for railroad operating rules and practices. Each railroad may prescribe additional or more stringent requirements in its operating rules, timetables, timetable special instructions, and other special instructions.

## Nearby sections

- [49 C.F.R. § 218.1 (2026) § 218.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P218_S218_1.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 218.3 (2026) § 218.3   Application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P218_S218_3.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 218.4 (2026) § 218.4   Preemptive effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P218_S218_4.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 218.5 (2026) § 218.5   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P218_S218_5.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 218.7 (2026) § 218.7   Waivers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P218_S218_7.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 218.9 (2026) § 218.9   Civil penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P218_S218_9.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 218.11 (2026) § 218.11   Filing, testing, and instruction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P218_S218_11.md)

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