CTA Home : Rail Transportation : Railway Crossings Rail Infrastructure: A DefinitionThe term "rail infrastructure" generally refers to railway lines, including any structure or equipment that facilitates railway operations, as well as crossings of or interactions with those railway lines by public or private roads, utility companies or other facilities. In general, the Agency issues orders and decisions authorizing or approving certain railway-related works, sets terms and conditions for such works, makes determinations on railway matters, and resolves disputes (including the apportionment of costs) between parties for any works that involve a railway under its jurisdiction. The Agency's responsibilities for rail infrastructure include functions related to:
In addition, the Agency is also responsible for the following functions related to the construction or operation of railways:
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