Railroad corporations that are subject to the provisions of this chapter, whose roads are now operated by power other than electricity, may operate or contract for the operation of their roads with electric power, in such manner and with such changes in their roadbed or tracks as they may find best adapted thereto.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-6-16
Conversion to electric power operation
P.L. 1896, ch. 400, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 215, § 69; G.L. 1923, ch. 251, § 60; G.L. 1938, ch. 124, § 60; G.L. 1956, § 39-6-16.
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