§ 39-9-1. Reasonable facilities and accommodations required.
Every railroad corporation doing business or owning any railroad, wholly or in part within the limits of this state, shall furnish reasonable and proper facilities and accommodations on the line of its road, within its limits, for the transportation of passengers and merchandise.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 187, § 8; G.L. 1909, ch. 215, § 11; G.L. 1923, ch. 251, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 124, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 39-9-1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-9 - Railroad Rates and Service
Section 39-9-1. - Reasonable facilities and accommodations required.
Section 39-9-2. - Abandonment of stations — Seasonal stations.
Section 39-9-3. - Railroads as common carriers — Articles transported by connecting lines.
Section 39-9-4. - Charges for transfer of shipments to connecting line.
Section 39-9-5. - Services and facilities provided to other railroads.
Section 39-9-6. - Determination of terms for services and facilities to other railroads.
Section 39-9-7. - Award of commissioners to determine terms of services and facilities.
Section 39-9-8. - Tariffs for transportation of milk.
Section 39-9-9. - Fixing of rates for milk.
Section 39-9-10. - Forfeiture for failure to observe established rates for milk.
Section 39-9-11. - Baggage of passengers.
Section 39-9-12. - Certificates for excess fare paid on train.