[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 49, Volume 4] [Revised as of October 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 49CFR260.5] [Page 704] TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION CHAPTER II--FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PART 260--REGULATIONS GOVERNING LOANS AND LOAN GUARANTEES UNDER THE RAILROAD REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT FINANCING PROGRAM--Table of Contents Subpart A--Overview Sec. 260.5 Eligible purposes. (a) Financial assistance under this part is available solely to: (1) Acquire, improve, or rehabilitate intermodal or rail freight or passenger equipment or facilities, including track, components of track, bridges, yards, buildings, and shops; (2) Refinance outstanding debt incurred for purposes described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section; or (3) Develop or establish new intermodal or railroad facilities. (b) Financial assistance under this part cannot be used for railroad operating expenses.