The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation, announced that the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has requested an extension for a waiver from certain safety regulations related to railroad interlocking systems. The specific request concerns not needing certain locking devices on a fixed drawbridge in Long Island City, New York, since the bridge is no longer operable. The public is invited to submit comments on this petition, with a deadline of May 30, 2025. Comments can be made online, and all submissions will be publicly accessible, including any personal information provided.
Simple Explanation
The train company in New York asked for more time to not use special safety locks on a bridge that doesn't move anymore. People can tell them what they think about this until the end of May.