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Act No. 1459 Section 85

Section 85

SEC. 85. The railroad corporation, before opening the road or any part, thereof for the conveyance of passengers and freight, shall give notice in writing to the Director of Public Works aforesaid that the road or the part thereof proposed to be opened is ready for the safe conveyance of passengers and freight upon receipt of such notification the said Director of Public Works shall himself, or by his assistant, forthwith examine the roadway, bridges, tunnels, and oilier works of the railroad and all locomotive and rolling stock- intended to be used thereon, and if he finds the same to be satisfactory, in accordance with law, and safe for public travel, he shall authorize, the opening of the line or such part thereof as may be duly completed and safe for public travel.

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CitationAct No. 1459 Section 85 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)

Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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