[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 71 (Thursday, April 11, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16161-16162]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-9064]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or
Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From the
Requirements of Title 49 CFR Part 236
Pursuant to Title 49 CFR Part 235 and 49 U.S.C. App. 26, the
following railroads have petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration
(FRA) seeking approval for the discontinuance or modification of the
signal system or relief from the requirements of Title 49 CFR Part 236
as detailed below.
Block Signal Application (BS-AP)-No. 3388
Applicant: CSX Transportation, Incorporated, Mr. D. G. Orr, Chief
Engineer--Train Control, 500 Water Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202.
CSX Transportation, Incorporated seeks approval of the proposed
discontinuance and removal of the automatic block signal system, on the
two main tracks and siding, between milepost BC-126.2 and milepost BC-
125.4, near Mitchell, Indiana, Louisville Division, Indiana
Subdivision; consisting of the discontinuance and removal of automatic
signals 126.2, 126.3, 126.3B, 126.3C, 125.4, 125.4B, and 125.3,
associated with the removal of two hand-operated crossovers switches.
The reason given for the proposed changes is to improve operations
and increase efficiency.
BS-AP-No. 3389
Applicant: Consolidated Rail Corporation, Mr. J. F. Noffsinger, Chief
Engineer--C&S, 2001 Market Street, P.O. Box 41410, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania 19101-1410.
Consolidated Rail Corporation seeks approval of the proposed
modification of the traffic control signal system, on the single
Delaware Main track, between milepost 111.1 and milepost 117.1, near
Delaware, Ohio, on the Columbus Line, Indianapolis Division; consisting
of the discontinuance and removal of ``CP 114'' and associated holding
signals, discontinuance and removal of intermediate signals 1124, 1125,
1151, and 1152, and installation of back to back intermediate signals
114E and 114W at milepost 114.0.
The reason given for the proposed changes is improve efficiency of
operations by the elimination of facilities no longer needed for
present traffic levels.
BS-AP-No. 3390
Applicant: Consolidated Rail Corporation, Mr. J. F. Noffsinger, Chief
Engineer--C&S, 2001 Market Street, P.O. Box 41410, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania 19101-1410.
Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail) seeks approval of the
proposed discontinuance and removal of the traffic control signal
system, on the single main track, between ``CP 59'', milepost 58.8,
Lockport, New York, and ``CP 69'', milepost 69.6, Wheatfield, New York,
also on the Tuscarora Wye track, between ``CP 69'', milepost 69.6 and
``CP 21'', milepost 22.0, Niagara, New York, on the Lockport and
Niagara Branches, Albany Division, including the following:
1. Discontinuance and removal of all associated signals and
electrically locked switches from the Lockport Branch and Tuscarora Wye
Track;
2. Retirement of ``CP 59'' and ``CP 69'' interlockings, converting
all power-operated switches to hand-operation, normally lined for
turnout;
3. Redesignation of the single main track from milepost 58.8 to
``CP 21'' as the Lockport Secondary, with train operations governed by
``Form D'' control system and DCS stations installed at mileposts 58.8,
60.2, 67.2, and 69.7; and
4. Redesignation of the single main track between milepost 69.7 and
``CP 22'' as the Niagara Running Track under control of the Conrail
Dispatcher in Selkirk, New York.
The reason given for the proposed changes is to retire facilities
no longer needed for present operations.
BS-AP-No. 3391
Applicant: Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Company, Mr. T. E. Belvin,
Manager Communication and Signals, RR2, Box 45, Bangor, Maine 04401-
9602.
The Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Company seeks approval of the
proposed discontinuance and removal of the signal system between
milepost 101.70 and milepost 103.2, and between milepost 104.82 and
milepost 107.5, near Millinocket, Maine.
The reason given for the proposed changes is to retire facilities
no longer needed for present operations.
BS-AP-No. 3392
Applicant: CSX Transportation, Incorporated, Mr. D. G. Orr, Chief
Engineer--Train Control, 500 Water Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202.
CSX Transportation, Incorporated seeks approval of the proposed
modification of NC Cabin Interlocking, milepost CA521, Ashland,
Kentucky, C&O Business Unit, Kanawha Subdivision; consisting of the
conversion of power-operated switch No. 159 to hand operation.
The reason given for the proposed change is due to a derailment on
2-25-96 and determination that a power-operated switch is no longer
needed at this location.
BS-AP-No. 3393
Applicant: The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad, Mr. Anthony C.
Marinello, Jr., Manager, Engineering and Maintenance, P.O. Box 51658,
New Orleans, Louisiana 70151.
The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad seeks approval of the proposed
discontinuance and removal of 15 signals (No.'s 48, 47, 46, 45, 40, 39,
38, 37, 33, 2, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22) on the two Running tracks,
between Lampert Junction, milepost J.O.2 and East Bridge Junction,
milepost J.3.0, in New Orleans, Louisiana .
The reasons given for the proposed changes are that the Running
Track and rail crossings have been removed, traffic pattern have
changed, and traffic has been significantly reduced.
BS-AP-No. 3394
Applicant: Montana Rail Link, Incorporated, Mr. Richard L. Keller,
Chief Engineer, P. O. Box 8779, Missoula, Montana 59807.
The Montana Rail Link, Incorporated seeks approval of the proposed
modification of the traffic control signal system, on the single main
track and siding, between Livingston, milepost 116.1 and East Bozeman,
milepost 138.6, Montana, on the Second Subdivision. The proposed
changes include the discontinuance and removal of 12 automatic
intermediate signals, discontinuance and removal of 4 holding signals,
removal of the signal control circuits for the tunnel doors at milepost
128.0, installation of 8
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automatic intermediate signals, and installation of electronic coded
track circuits associated with pole line elimination.
The reasons given for the proposed changes are to upgrade the
signal system, improve train operations, increase braking distances,
and the four holding signals and tunnel doors at Bozeman are no longer
needed.
BS-AP-No. 3395
Applicant: Consolidated Rail Corporation, Mr. J. F. Noffsinger, Chief
Engineer--C&S, 2001 Market Street, P.O. Box 41410, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania 19101-1410.
Consolidated Rail Corporation seeks approval of the proposed
discontinuance and removal of the traffic control signal system, on the
single main track, between ``CP Shale'', milepost 42.7 and milepost
54.4, Bayard, Ohio; and the discontinuance and removal of the automatic
block signal system, on the two main tracks, between ``CP Shale'',
milepost 42.7 and ``CP River'', milepost 26.5, near Yellow River, Ohio,
Cleveland Line, Pittsburgh Division.
The proposed changes include the following:
1. Removal of the No. 2 main track between ``CP Shale'' and ``CP
River'';
2. Retention of ``CP Shale'' and ``CP River'' interlockings;
3. Extension of the Form D control system (DCS) eastward from Bayard to
``CP River''; and
4. Installation of DCS stations and spring switches at mileposts 28.65
and milepost 40.4, and DCS station only at milepost 34.0.
The reason given for the proposed changes is to retire facilities
no longer needed for present operations.
Any interested party desiring to protest the granting of an
application shall set forth specifically the grounds upon which the
protest is made, and contain a concise statement of the interest of the
protestant in the proceeding. The original and two copies of the
protest shall be filed with the Associate Administrator for Safety,
FRA, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590 within 45
calendar days of the date of issuance of this notice. Additionally, one
copy of the protest shall be furnished to the applicant at the address
listed above.
FRA expects to be able to determine these matters without oral
hearing. However, if a specific request for an oral hearing is
accompanied by a showing that the party is unable to adequately present
his or her position by written statements, an application may be set
for public hearing.
Issued in Washington, D.C. on April 8, 1996.
Phil Olekszyk,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Compliance and Program
Implementation.
[FR Doc. 96-9064 Filed 4-10-96; 8:45 am]
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