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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10617
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) has asked the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver from certain safety regulations for railroad signal and train control systems. They specifically want to use locomotives equipped with Positive Train Control (PTC) but not cab signal equipment in certain areas, from milepost RY 0.0 to RY 21.9 in the Royalton Branch of the Keystone Division. The request, documented under Docket Number FRA-2021-0021, invites public comments until April 8, 2021, either online, by fax, mail, or hand delivery. The FRA does not plan to hold a public hearing unless there are specific requests suggesting one is needed.

    Simple Explanation

    Norfolk Southern wants to use a special train technology without some usual safety parts in a certain area, and they are asking for permission from the train safety officials to do this. People can share their thoughts on this request by April 8, 2021, if they want.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3230
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) has requested approval from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to discontinue or modify a signal system for certain tracks. The request involves removing an automatic block signal (ABS) system and making adjustments to specific signals along the H Line and J-Line. NS argues that the signal system is no longer necessary for current operations. The public can submit comments or concerns about this proposal until March 1, 2021, by various methods outlined in the notice.

    Simple Explanation

    Norfolk Southern wants to change or remove some train signals because they say they don't need them anymore, and people have until March 1, 2021, to say what they think about this.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9993
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    Norfolk Southern Corporation has requested a waiver from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to operate trains without specific cab signal system equipment on a section of the Port Road Line in Pennsylvania. They wish to use locomotives equipped with a different technology called positive train control (PTC) in this area, covering up to 39.7 miles. The public can view the petition online and submit comments until April 5, 2021. The FRA is currently not planning a public hearing but will consider requests if provided reasons for holding one.

    Simple Explanation

    Norfolk Southern wants permission to run trains in Pennsylvania without some special equipment and instead use a different technology to help guide the trains. People can say what they think about this until early April, but the details aren't super clear on why they want this change or how it might affect everyone.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6949
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    Norfolk Southern Corporation has requested approval from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to remove an automatic block signal (ABS) system on a railway line in the Coastal Division, stretching from Inman to Spartanburg. The company plans to switch the main track between mileposts W54.8 and W65.6 to a different mode of operation, known as NS Rule 171, since the ABS is no longer needed. Interested parties can review the petition and submit comments or requests for a public hearing until March 11, 2021. The FRA will consider all feedback before making a final decision.

    Simple Explanation

    Norfolk Southern, a train company, wants to stop using a special train traffic light system on one of their tracks and use a different method instead. They're asking for permission and people can share their thoughts or ask for a meeting about it until March 11, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7613
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a petition from Norfolk Southern Corporation to discontinue a traffic control system on part of the D&H line. Norfolk Southern plans to modify the signal systems and change the operation to NS Rule 171 between certain mileposts. This change is requested because the existing traffic control system is no longer needed for operations. The FRA is inviting public comments on this petition, which can be submitted through various means until March 15, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Railroad Administration is looking at a request from the Norfolk Southern train company to stop using a special system that helps guide trains on part of their track, because they say it isn’t needed anymore. They want to know what people think about this idea and are asking for comments until March 15, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9991
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Norfolk Southern Corporation has submitted a petition to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to discontinue or modify a signal system on specific lines in its Blue Ridge Division. They want to change the operation system on certain tracks and retire some slide fences, as the Traffic Control System (TCS) is no longer needed for operations in those areas. Interested parties can submit comments on the petition by April 5, 2021, using various methods like mail or the regulations.gov website. The FRA does not plan to hold a public hearing unless there is a significant request for one.

    Simple Explanation

    Norfolk Southern wants to change how they control trains on certain tracks and stop using some safety barriers because they don't think they're needed anymore, and people have until April 5, 2021, to tell the train bosses what they think about this plan.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10616
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) has requested a waiver from certain Federal railroad safety regulations. Specifically, they seek permission to operate positive train control (PTC) equipped locomotives without cab signal system equipment in areas that typically require it, on a segment of the Morrisville Line in Pennsylvania. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is reviewing this request and invites public comment on the matter. Interested parties have until April 8, 2021, to submit their views, with instructions provided on how to do so via mail, fax, or the provided website.

    Simple Explanation

    Norfolk Southern wants to run some trains in Pennsylvania without a special safety system, and they're asking for permission from the train safety people. The public can share what they think about this until April 8, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9992
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    Norfolk Southern Corporation has asked the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for permission to discontinue or modify a signal system on the Bloomington District of the Midwest Division, between certain mileposts, which include several control points and automatic signals. They plan to switch this segment to a different type of operation because the current system is no longer needed for their operations. The FRA has given the public until April 5, 2021, to share their comments on this proposal through various methods such as online comments, fax, mail, or hand delivery. Comments will help the FRA decide on the petition, although it doesn't expect a public hearing unless requested.

    Simple Explanation

    A train company wants to stop using some signal lights on their tracks because they think they don't need them anymore. People have until April 5, 2021, to tell the train bosses if they think it's a good or bad idea.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6949
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    Norfolk Southern Corporation has requested approval from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to discontinue a traffic control system on certain rail lines between Andover and Bulls Gap in the Blue Ridge Division. The request includes a change to a different operating rule and installation of new signals at specified locations. The FRA has opened the proposal for public comment and has provided instructions on how to submit comments by March 11, 2021. The FRA does not plan to hold a public hearing unless there is a specific request for one.

    Simple Explanation

    Norfolk Southern wants to stop using some train control signals on a rail line and put in new signals instead, and they have asked the government for permission, inviting people to share their thoughts by March 11, 2021.

  • 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.

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