Search Results for keywords:"railway safety"

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  • 2021-03077 — Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9992
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    Norfolk Southern Corporation has submitted a request to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) asking to discontinue or change the signal system on a section of tracks from milepost 10.3 to milepost 144.4 on the Dry Fork Branch of the Blue Ridge Division. This change would involve removing the existing traffic control system in this area and switching to a different method of operation. The public is invited to view details of this request and send any comments or concerns to the FRA by April 5, 2021. If the public wants a hearing on this matter, they must submit their reasons in writing before the end of the comment period.

    Simple Explanation

    Norfolk Southern wants to change how they control trains on some tracks and have asked for permission. People can look at their plan and say if they like it or not by a certain date.

  • 2021-01421 — Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6951
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    Norfolk Southern Corporation has asked the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for permission to change a signal system. They want to discontinue an automatic block signal and traffic control system on a section of railway in North Carolina. Norfolk Southern says this change is needed because these systems are no longer necessary for their operations. The public can submit comments or ask for a public hearing about this proposed change before March 11, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    Norfolk Southern wants to stop using some train signals in North Carolina. People can tell the government what they think about this plan before March 11, 2021.