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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 4Ch. 2§ 7812 Street Railroad Construction Rights

§ 7812 Street Railroad Construction Rights

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§ 7812 Street Railroad Construction Rights

Key Takeaways

  • •Cities can fix or change roads (like adding sewers or repaving) even if there’s a street railroad there.
  • •The city must try not to block the railroad tracks too much while doing the work.
  • •If the city’s work gets in the way, the railroad company might have to move its tracks.

Example

The city wants to repave Main Street, where there are old trolley tracks.

The city can repave the street, but they have to try not to block the trolley tracks for too long. If the new pavement makes it hard for the trolley to run, the trolley company might have to move its tracks a little.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 7812 Street Railroad Construction Rights

In every grant to construct street railroads, the right to grade, sewer, pave, macadamize, or otherwise improve, alter, or repair the streets or highways, is reserved to the city and cannot be alienated or impaired. The work shall be done so as to obstruct the railroad as little as possible, and if required, the street railway corporation shall shift its rails so as to avoid the obstructions made thereby. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 320 Underground Utilities On Scenic Highways
  • § 7802 Railroad Operator Liability Rules
  • § 7804 Railroad Track Street Permits
  • § 7805 Street Railroad Construction Requirements
  • § 7815 Passenger Ticket Requirement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 7812.
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