Columbia Class of service ordinance (§ 27-203)
Chapter 27: Utilities · Article IV. Railway Terminal Services
In short: The city's railroad service must generally be maintained to Class II track standards. Track work, switches and right-of-way must meet at least federal or state railroad agency standards, and all operating crew members must meet Federal Railroad Administration or other agency qualifications.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
The service shall be generally maintained to Class II track standards.
(1) All track work, switches and right-of-way shall be maintained at least to the applicable standards set out by the Federal Railroad Administration or any other federal or state agency with jurisdiction over railroads.
(2) All operating crew members shall meet the qualifications set for operating crew by the Federal Railroad Administration or any other federal or state agency with jurisdiction over railroads.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 27-203
Text from Supplement 139 (September 3, 2026).
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.