It is lawful for any railroad company created by and existing under the laws of this state, and for any lessees of a railroad of such company, from time to time, to subscribe for or purchase the stock and bonds, or either, of any other railroad company or companies chartered by or of which the road or roads are authorized to extend into this state, when their roads shall be directly, or by means of intervening railroads, connected with each other; and to make contract with such company or companies for the construction, maintenance, repairs, or equipments, as well as lease of such other railroad or railroads, upon such terms as may be agreed upon by the companies owning the same, or by the companies and such lessees.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 65 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 6 - Railroads — Powers — Construction and Maintenance
§ 65-6-102. Issuance of Bonds and Stock
§ 65-6-104. Limitation of Time Removed From Original Franchise
§ 65-6-105. Adoption of Electricity for Motive Power
§ 65-6-106. Entry Upon Private Lands for Certain Purposes
§ 65-6-107. Preference in Location of Line
§ 65-6-108. Location of First of Two Lines
§ 65-6-109. Right-of-Way Authorized
§ 65-6-110. Monopolizing Right-of-Way Prohibited — Condemnation as in Other Cases
§ 65-6-112. Existing Rights-of-Way Unaffected
§ 65-6-113. Right-of-Way at State Line
§ 65-6-116. Change of Terminus Before Final Location
§ 65-6-117. Power to Relocate Lines
§ 65-6-118. Acquisition of Real Estate for Relocation of Lines
§ 65-6-119. Construction and Maintenance of Roadbeds
§ 65-6-120. Construction of Railroad on County Highways
§ 65-6-121. Compensation for Damages From Construction on County Highway
§ 65-6-122. Tracks Not to Obstruct Travel on Highways, Streets, and Alleys
§ 65-6-123. Condemnation of Property to Provide Water for Trains
§ 65-6-124. Damage to Forest Growth in Construction of Railroads
§ 65-6-125. Right to Build Branch Roads
§ 65-6-126. Branch Lines for Industrial Purposes
§ 65-6-127. Power to Build or Extend Lines and Facilities
§ 65-6-128. Acquisition of Land by Purchase or Condemnation
§ 65-6-129. Powers in Addition to Those Existing Under Charters
§ 65-6-130. Acquisition of Branches and Extensions
§ 65-6-131. Consolidation of Competing or Parallel Lines Unlawful — Liability for Taxes