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  • 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.

  • 2021-03076 — 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 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.

  • 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.