# 49 C.F.R. § 299.1 (2026): Purpose and scope

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P299_S299_1

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 299.1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose and scope
- **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 299: TEXAS CENTRAL RAILROAD HIGH-SPEED RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS / Subpart A: General Requirements / § 299.1: § 299.1   Purpose and scope.

## Text

This part prescribes minimum Federal safety standards for the high-speed transportation system described in detail in § 299.13, known as Texas Central Railroad, LLC and hereinafter referred to as the “railroad.” The purpose of this part is to prevent accidents, casualties, and property damage which could result from operation of this system.

## Nearby sections

- [49 C.F.R. § 299.1 (2026) § 299.1   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P299_S299_1.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 299.3 (2026) § 299.3   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P299_S299_3.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 299.5 (2026) § 299.5   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P299_S299_5.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 299.7 (2026) § 299.7   Responsibility for compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P299_S299_7.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 299.9 (2026) § 299.9   Notifications and filings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P299_S299_9.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 299.11 (2026) § 299.11   Electronic recordkeeping.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P299_S299_11.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 299.13 (2026) § 299.13   System description.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P299_S299_13.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 299.15 (2026) § 299.15   Special approvals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P299_S299_15.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 299.17 (2026) § 299.17   Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P299_S299_17.md)

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