RR 2.10 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, October, 1982, No. 322, eff. 11-1-82. RR 2.11RR 2.11 Maintenance reimbursement. RR 2.11(1)(1) The cost of maintenance for the purpose of reimbursement pursuant to s. 195.28, Stats., shall be based on a Signal Unit System Method using the following unit designations: RR 2.11(2)(2) All railroads operating in Wisconsin shall submit to the office by June 1, 1983, a simple drawing delineating the installation with a tabulation and description of the signal units involved for each railroad-highway crossing signal installation in operation in the state on January 1, 1983. RR 2.11(2)(a)(a) The drawing and tabulation shall contain identification of the crossing including federal AAR-DOT number, Wis. crossing number, county and town or municipality in Wisconsin, and the highway or street involved. RR 2.11(2)(b)(b) When the component as stated under description functions jointly for more than one crossing or as a part of the railroad block signal system, the appropriate fractional quantity shall be applied to the crossing. RR 2.11(3)(3) All signal installations placed in service after January 1, 1983, including alteration of existing installations which change the number of signal units, shall be reported to the office by the railroads with a drawing and unit tabulation which includes the date the installation or alteration was completed. RR 2.11(4)(4) All railroads operating in Wisconsin shall submit to the office by June 1, 1983, the maintenance costs for calendar year 1982 for all railroad-highway crossing signal installations in Wisconsin as drawn from accounting records maintained in accordance with the Interstate Commerce Commission Uniform System of Accounts including assignable labor and material additives and a statement of the total signal units involved in such costs. In some cases, units and costs in adjoining states may be included where cost reports cannot readily be separated. This information shall be provided for each fourth year anniversary after 1982. RR 2.11(5)(5) Using the cost information and lists of signal units, the office shall determine the average dollar value per unit maintenance cost in Wisconsin for crossing signal installations for the year 1982. RR 2.11(6)(6) The average dollar value per unit applied to the total units per crossing shall be the maintenance cost for the crossing and the basis for paying railroad claims for maintenance pursuant to s. 195.28, Stats. RR 2.11(7)(7) For the interim years when actual cost information is not provided, the average dollar value per unit will be adjusted in accordance with the published AAR Indexes of Railroad Material Prices and Wage Rates, Railroads of Class I, Western District. RR 2.11 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, October, 1982, No. 322, eff. 11-1-82; am. (2) (intro.) and (3) to (6), Register, August, 1986, No. 368, eff. 9-1-86. RR 2.12RR 2.12 Initial reports. Upon occurrence of any accident-incident in Wisconsin involving a railroad, resulting in death, substantial damages or significant hazard to the public, a report shall be made by the railroad involved to the office as soon as practicable but not later than within 24 hours of the occurrence or before 4 p.m. of the first business day following the occurrence. RR 2.12 HistoryHistory: Renum. from PSC 72.02 (1) and am. Register, October, 1982, No. 322, eff. 11-1-82; am. Register, August, 1986, No. 368, eff. 9-1-86. RR 2.13RR 2.13 Monthly reports. The federal railroad administration in accordance with 49 CFR 225 Accident/Incident Reporting Standards requires each railroad company to submit a monthly report of railroad accidents-incidents. Each railroad company operating in Wisconsin shall submit to the office a copy of these applicable to its Wisconsin operation on or before the filing date as required by federal regulation. RR 2.13 HistoryHistory: Renum. from PSC 72.03 and am. Register, October, 1982, No. 322, eff. 11-1-82; am. Register, August, 1986, No. 368, eff. 9-1-86. RR 2.14RR 2.14 Railroad clearances—general. Clearance standards established herein shall apply to each railroad operating in Wisconsin and lands adjacent to all railroad tracks with respect to new construction or reconstruction of tracks and structures and other conditions after the effective date of this chapter. Construction, installation and operation of electric power, communication and signal lines and equipment shall comply with the Wisconsin State Electrical Code designated as ch. PSC 114. The exemptions referred to in this rule are not applicable to requirements of the Wisconsin State Electrical Code. RR 2.14 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, February, 1965, No. 110, eff. 3-1-65; renum. from PSC 82.01 and am. Register, October, 1982, No. 322, eff. 11-1-82. RR 2.15(1)(1) The horizontal clearance between the centers of adjacent and parallel tracks shall not be less than 14 feet. RR 2.15(2)(2) Except for railroad passenger platforms and railroad freight platforms, no structure shall be constructed or reconstructed on either side of any railroad track less than 8 feet 6 inches from the track center line; and a clear and unobstructed working space shall be maintained on both sides of any railroad track, not less than 8 feet 6 inches from the track center line. RR 2.15(3)(3) Platforms at passenger stations used for loading and unloading passengers, baggage, mail, and express may be constructed and maintained as follows: RR 2.15(3)(a)(a) Such a platform which is not higher than 4 inches above the top of the rail shall be not less than 4 feet 6 inches from the center line of the adjacent track; RR 2.15(3)(b)(b) Such a platform which is more than 4 inches but not higher than 8 inches above the top of the rail shall be not less than 5 feet 1 inch from the center line of the adjacent track; RR 2.15(3)(c)(c) Such a platform which is more than 8 inches but not higher than 1 foot 9 inches above the top of the rail shall be not less than 6 feet from the center line of the adjacent track; RR 2.15(3)(d)(d) Such a platform which is higher than 1 foot 9 inches above the top of the rail of a main track shall be not less than 8 feet from the center line thereof. RR 2.15(4)(4) Railroad freight platforms not more than 5 feet in height above the top of rail may be constructed with a clearance of not less than 6 feet 4 inches from the track center line of railroad tracks other than main line, yard lead, or industrial lead tracks, provided a clear and unobstructed working space of not less than 8 feet 6 inches from the track center line is maintained on the side of the track opposite such platforms. RR 2.15(5)(5) The minimum clearances standards in subs. (1) through (4) are for straight tracks and these minimum clearances shall be increased 1 inch for each degree of curvature when the track or tracks are curved.