40-325. Power of commission to order physical
connection between railroad companies
When the commission finds that the public convenience and necessity will be served
by having connections made between the tracks of any two or more railroad corporations so
that cars may readily be transferred from one to the other, the commission may order two
or more such corporations owning or operating tracks of the same gauge to make physical
connections at any and all crossings, and at all points where a railroad shall begin to
terminate or run near to any other railroad. After the necessary franchise or permit has
been secured from the city, county, or town, the commission may likewise order such
physical connection, within such city, county, or town, between two or more railroads
which enter the limits thereof. The commission shall by order direct whether the expense
thereof shall be borne jointly or otherwise.
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