Massachusetts § 48 - Use of railroad tracks
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 48 — Use of railroad tracks, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48. Use of railroad tracks
Section 48. A company, with the consent of a railroad corporation owning tracks, may, to such extent and subject to such terms and regulations as the department may approve or prescribe, operate cars upon and over such tracks of said railroad corporation as are equipped for operation by the electric system of motive power, and may connect its own tracks with the tracks of such railroad in such manner as may be agreed upon by the two companies and approved by the department.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 48
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 48 cover?
Section 48 ("Use of railroad tracks") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 48?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 48" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 48 apply to my situation?
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