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Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System
This document provides the public notice that CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT) petitioned FRA seeking approval to discontinue or modify a signal system.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Under part 235 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), this document provides the public notice that by letter dated March 18, 2025, CSXT petitioned FRA seeking approval to discontinue or modify a signal system. FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA-2025-0045.
Specifically, CSXT requests to retire the Rigby West signal location at milepost (MP) PLD-15.10 in Scarborough, Maine, on its Portland Subdivision. CSXT additionally requests approval to retire track control operations and extend other than main track limits from MP PLD-15.10 to control point (CP) Cooks at MP PLD-16.30.
In support of the request, CSXT explains that, with the Rigby West signal in service, whenever train crews need to pull a train west out of Rigby Yard for headroom, they must contact the dispatcher and request the westbound signal be cleared. Therefore, retiring the Rigby West signal would reduce these radio communications, which would allow both dispatchers and train crews “to focus on critical operational and safety-related communications in and out of Rigby Yard.” Radio communications would then “remain focused on essential dispatching and operational duties.” The request to extend other than main track limits would create more track space for switching/headroom operations.
A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications concerning the petition, is available for review online at
www.regulations.gov.
Interested parties are invited to participate in these proceedings by submitting written views, data, or comments. FRA does not anticipate scheduling a public hearing in connection with these proceedings since the facts do not appear to warrant a hearing. If any interested party desires an opportunity for oral comment and a public hearing, they should notify FRA, in writing, before the end of the comment period and specify the basis for their request.
Communications received by June 20, 2025 will be considered by FRA before final action is taken. Comments received after that date will be considered if practicable.
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www.regulations.gov,
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See also
https://www.regulations.gov/privacy-notice
for the privacy notice of
regulations.gov.
Issued in Washington, DC.
John Karl Alexy,
Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer.