215.5—Definitions.
As used in this part:
(b)
Cracked means fractured without complete separation into parts, except that castings with shrinkage cracks or hot tears that do not significantly diminish the strength of the member are not considered to be “cracked”;
(c)
Railroad freight car means a car designed to carry freight, or railroad personnel, by rail and includes a:
(d)
Dedicated service means the exclusive assignment of cars to the transportation of freight between specified points under the following conditions:
(4)
The words “Dedicated Service” are stenciled, or otherwise displayed, in clearly legible letters on each side of the car body;
(iii)
File the notice required by this paragraph not less than 30 days before the cars operate in dedicated service;
(e)
In service when used in connection with a railroad freight car, means each railroad freight car subject to this part unless the car:
(1)
Has a “bad order” or “home shop for repairs” tag or card containing the prescribed information attached to each side of the car and is being handled in accordance with § 215.9 of this part ;
(f)
Railroad means all forms of non-highway ground transportation that run on rails or electromagnetic guideways, including (1) commuter or other short-haul rail passenger service in a metropolitan or suburban area, and (2) high speed ground transportation systems that connect metropolitan areas, without regard to whether they use new technologies not associated with traditional railroads. Such term does not include rapid transit operations within an urban area that are not connected to the general railroad system of transportation.
(g)
State inspector means an inspector who is participating in investigative and surveillance activities under section 206 of the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 (45 U.S.C. 435 ).
[44 FR 77340, Dec. 31, 1979, as amended at 45 FR 26710, Apr. 21, 1980; 54 FR 33228, Aug. 14, 1989]