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  • 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.

  • 2021-01424 — Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System
    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.

  • 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.

  • 2021-01950 — Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System
    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.

  • 2021-01425 — Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System
    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.