The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), with the cooperation and input of CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSX) and the National Railroad Passenger Corp. (Amtrak) seeks a permanent waiver of compliance from CFR Title 49 Sec. 213.347-- Automotive or railroad crossings at grade.
NYSDOT seeks approval to operate passenger trains at Class 7 speeds through highway rail grade crossings on the Empire State High Speed Corridor between New York City, New York and Schenectady, New York by implementing a Grade Crossing Risk Mitigation Plan. Specifically, CFR Title 49 Sec. 213.347(b)(1) requires railroads to submit to FRA for
approval a warning/barrier system. NYSDOT believes that present systems for prevent vehicles from entering the right of way are not yet reliable enough to prevent vehicles from entering the right of way to
protect motorist and rail passenger safety. Accordingly, NYSDOT desires to address safety concerns at highway rail grade crossings by implementing a Five Year Hazard Mitigation Action Plan with highway railroad grade crossing improvement, elimination, and closing projects that will substantially reduce estimated risks.
Document Subtype:
Federal Register Publication
Received Date:
January 03 2002, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
U.S. DOT/FRA - Petitions for Waivers of Compliance - New York State Department of Transportation
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Posted: 02/19/2002 ID: FRA-2001-11233-0013
Jan 03,2002 11:59 PM ET
Posted: 02/27/2002 ID: FRA-2001-11233-0010
Jan 03,2002 11:59 PM ET
Posted: 01/21/2002 ID: FRA-2001-11233-0014
Jan 03,2002 11:59 PM ET
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