§ 9–1207.01. Electrification of existing steam railroad lines.
Steam railroad companies now operating within the District of Columbia are hereby authorized, after approval of their detailed plans and issuance of a permit by the Mayor of the District of Columbia, to electrify their lines within the District of Columbia and across the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers with an alternating current overhead catenary or other type of electrification system, with all necessary transmission, signal, and communication conductors and equipment, poles, conduits, underground and overhead construction, substations, and any other structures necessary in such electrification, the provisions of any law or laws to the contrary notwithstanding.
§ 9–1207.02. Submarine cables at drawbridge openings.
Submarine cables may be used at drawbridge openings, provided previous approval shall have been obtained from the Department of the Army.
§ 9–1207.03. Construction of electrical conduit systems authorized.
Where necessary for such electrification, the Mayor of the District of Columbia may issue permits to construct conduit systems through or under the surfaces of public streets or other District of Columbia or United States property; provided, however, that 3 ducts therein shall be reserved for the use of the United States and the District of Columbia.
§ 9–1207.04. Jurisdiction of Department of Army, Mayor, and Interstate Commerce Commission not limited.
Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed as limiting or abridging the authority of the Department of the Army, the Mayor of the District of Columbia, or of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
§ 9–1207.05. Liability of railroad companies for injuries.
The said railroad companies shall be liable for any accident to, or injuries sustained by, any person by reason of any act or omission of the railroad companies or by their agents or servants during the construction, installation, maintenance, or operation of the electrical equipment and apparatus of the railroad trains.
