Type:Notice
Citation:86 FR 6950
Reading Time:about 2 minutes
Norfolk Southern Corporation has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to either discontinue or modify a signal system on certain sections of its rail line in Alabama. The company claims that the current traffic control system is no longer needed for its operations. Public comments on this request are invited by March 11, 2021, through various submission methods detailed in the notice. The FRA has not scheduled a public hearing but may consider it if requested appropriately.
Simple Explanation
Norfolk Southern wants to change or stop using special lights and signals on their train tracks in Alabama because they think they don't need them anymore, and they are asking if anyone disagrees. People can tell them what they think until March 11, 2021.