# 49 CFR § 299.1: Purpose and scope

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-299.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 299.1
- **Heading:** Purpose and scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 49—Transportation > Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation > CHAPTER II—FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > PART 299—TEXAS CENTRAL RAILROAD HIGH-SPEED RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS > Subpart A—General Requirements

## 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 CFR § 299.1 § 299.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-299.1.md)
- [49 CFR § 299.3 § 299.3 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-299.3.md)
- [49 CFR § 299.5 § 299.5 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-299.5.md)
- [49 CFR § 299.7 § 299.7 Responsibility for compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-299.7.md)
- [49 CFR § 299.9 § 299.9 Notifications and filings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-299.9.md)
- [49 CFR § 299.11 § 299.11 Electronic recordkeeping.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-299.11.md)
- [49 CFR § 299.13 § 299.13 System description.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-299.13.md)
- [49 CFR § 299.15 § 299.15 Special approvals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-299.15.md)
- [49 CFR § 299.17 § 299.17 Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-299.17.md)
- [49 CFR § 299.201 § 299.201 Technical PTC system requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-299.201.md)
- [49 CFR § 299.203 § 299.203 PTC system required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-299.203.md)
- [49 CFR § 299.205 § 299.205 PTC System Certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-299.205.md)
- [49 CFR § 299.207 § 299.207 PTC Safety Plan content requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-299.207.md)
- [49 CFR § 299.209 § 299.209 PTC system use and failures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-299.209.md)

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