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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
 

Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a 
Railroad Signal System or Relief From the Requirements of 49 CFR Part 
236

    Pursuant to 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 49 CFR Part 236 as detailed 
below.
Block Signal Application (BS-AP)-No. 3300
    Applicant: Southern Pacific Lines, Mr. J.A. Turner, Engineer--
Signals, Southern Pacific Building, One Market Plaza, San Francisco, 
California 94105.
    The Southern Pacific Lines seeks approval of the proposed 
conversion of the manual interlocking system to a traffic control 
system, at Grant Tower, milepost WA-745.4, near Salt Lake City, Utah, 
Rocky Mountain Region, Subdivision 7.
    The reason given for the proposed changes is to enhance safety by 
having the dispatcher use only one set of operating rules for the 
territory under his control.
BS-AP-No. 3301
    Applicant: Southern Pacific Lines, Mr. J.A. Turner, Engineer--
Signals, Southern Pacific Building, One Market Plaza, San Francisco, 
California 94105.
    The Southern Pacific Lines seeks approval of the proposed 
conversion of the manual interlocking system to a traffic control 
system, at Tower 112, milepost THE-211.0, near San Antonio, Texas, Gulf 
Coast Region, Del Rio District.
    The reason given for the proposed changes is to enhance safety by 
having the dispatcher use only one set of operating rules for the 
territory under his control.
BS-AP-No. 3302
    Applicant: Southern Pacific Lines, Mr. J.A. Turner, Engineer--
Signals, Southern Pacific Building, One Market Plaza, San Francisco, 
California 94105.
    The Southern Pacific Lines seeks approval of the proposed 
conversion of the manual interlocking system to a traffic control 
system, at Becks, milepost WA-748.7, near Salt Lake City, Utah, Rocky 
Mountain Region, Subdivision 7.
    The reason given for the proposed changes is to enhance safety by 
having the dispatcher use only one set of operating rules for the 
territory under his control.
BS-AP-No. 3303
    Applicant: Union Pacific Railroad Company, Mr. P.M. Abaray, Chief 
Engineer--Signals, 1416 Dodge Street, Room 1000, Omaha, Nebraska 68179.
    The Union Pacific Railroad Company seeks approval of the proposed 
discontinuance and removal of the interlocking signals at M.P. 
Junction, milepost 145.9 and CCTA, milepost 145.9, near Corpus Christi, 
Texas, Corpus Christi Subdivision, San Antonio Division; including 
installation of stop signs at the CCTA rail crossing at grade, milepost 
145.9.
    The reason given for the proposed changes is to reduce maintenance.
BS-AP-No. 3304
    Applicant: The Belt Railway Company of Chicago, Mr. T. F. Bell, 
Engineer-Signals and Communications, 6900 South Central Avenue, Bedford 
Park, Illinois 60638.
    The Belt Railway Company of Chicago seeks approval of the proposed 
modification of the 55th Street Interlocking, in Chicago, Illinois; 
consisting of the discontinuance and removal of four controlled 
signals.
    The reason given for the proposed changes is to eliminate redundant 
signals, replace aging cable, and maximize the efficiency and safety of 
train operations.
BS-AP-No. 3305
    Applicant: Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, Mr. W. S. 
Seery, Director Signal Systems, Communications and Signal, 4515 Kansas 
Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas 66106-1199.
    The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company seeks approval of 
the proposed modification of the automatic block signal system, on the 
single main track, between milepost 0.0 and milepost 10.0, near DeSoto, 
Kansas, Eastern Region, Topeka Subdivision; consisting of the 
relocation of four automatic block signals and the discontinuance and 
removal of two automatic block signals.
    The reason given for the proposed changes is to permit the railroad 
to take advantage of electronic track circuitry and allow more 
efficient operations over the subdivision.
BS-AP-No. 3306
    Applicant: Wisconsin Central Limited, Mr. Glenn J. Kerbs, Vice 
President Engineering, P.O. Box 5062, Rosemont, Illinois 60017-5062.
    The Wisconsin Central Limited (WC) seeks approval of the proposed 
discontinuance and removal of the traffic control system, between 
milepost CM 166.7 and milepost CM 176.5, near Oshkoch, Wisconsin, on 
the Neenah Subdivision.
    The reason given for the proposed changes is the WC is rerouting 
all traffic onto the Fox Valley Western Ltd. and abandoning the track 
between milepost CM 166.87 and CM 176. 5.
BS-AP-No. 3307
    Applicant: CSX Transportation, Incorporated, Mr. D. G. Orr, Chief 
Engineer--Train Control, 500 Water Street (S/C J-350), Jacksonville, 
Florida 32202.
    CSX Transportation, Incorporated seeks approval of the proposed 
modification of the traffic control system, on the single main track, 
between Wartrace, Tennessee, milepost J55.7 and Tullahoma, Tennessee, 
milepost J67.1, Mobile Division, Chattanooga Subdivision; consisting of 
the discontinuance and removal of automatic signals 58-6 and 58-7.
    The reason given for the proposed changes is the installation of 
electronic coded track circuits associated with pole elimination for 
improved operations and efficiency.
BS-AP-No. 3308
    Applicant: CSX Transportation, Incorporated, Mr. D. G. Orr, Chief 
Engineer--Train Control, 500 Water Street (S/C J-350), Jacksonville, 
Florida 32202.
    CSX Transportation, Incorporated seeks approval of the proposed 
discontinuance and removal of the traffic control system, on the single 
main track, between Danley, milepost J7.0 and 738 feet north of 
Nolensville Road Bridge, near Nashville, Tennessee, Mobile Division, 
Nashville Terminal Subdivision; consisting of the discontinuance and 
removal of automatic signal D2-6 and controlled signal 232L, and the 
conversion of automatic signal D2-7 to an approach signal.
    The reason given for the proposed changes is due to storm damage 
the pole line and the signal system is not needed for present day 
operation.
BS-AP-No. 3309
    Applicant: CSX Transportation, Incorporated, Mr. D.G. Orr, Chief 
Engineer--Train Control, 500 Water Street (S/C J-350), Jacksonville, 
Florida 32202.
    CSX Transportation, Incorporated seeks approval of the proposed 
discontinuance and removal of the traffic control and automatic block 
signal system, on the single main track, between milepost CA85.6, near 
Richmond, Virginia and milepost CA160.4, near Gordonsville, Virginia, 
Huntington Division, Piedmont Subdivision, and operate trains by Direct 
Traffic Control Rules.
    The reason given for the proposed changes is due to storm damage 
and rusty rail conditions it is too costly to rebuild the signal system 
no longer needed for present day operation.
BS-AP-No. 3310
    Applicants: Union Railroad Company, Mr. G.E. Steins, Assistant Vice 
President and General Manager, 135 Jamison Lane, P.O. Box 68, 
Monroeville, Pennsylvania 15146.
    CSX Transportation, Incorporated, Mr. D.G. Orr, Chief Engineer--
Train Control, 500 Water Street (S/C J-350), Jacksonville, Florida 
32202.
    The Union Railroad Company and CSX Transportation, Incorporated 
jointly seek approval of the proposed modification of ``MO'' 
Interlocking, Dexter Yard, North Versailles Township, Pennsylvania; 
consisting of the reduction of the interlocking limits, the 
discontinuance and removal of eight controlled signals, and the removal 
of nine electric locks.
    The reason given for the proposed changes is the decline in train 
traffic and a change in operations.
BS-AP-No. 3011
    Applicant: Soo Line Railroad Company, Mr. R.L. Nash, Director 
Signals and Communications, 105 South 5th Street, Box 530, Minneapolis, 
Minnesota 55440.
    The Soo Line Railroad Company seeks approval of the relocation of 
absolute signal 22L, a distance of 684 feet west, on the No. 2 Main 
Track, near Moseby Junction, milepost 481.9, near Moseby, Missouri, 
Gateway Division, Kansas City Subdivision.
    The reason given for the proposed changes is to reduce maintenance 
costs of rehabilitating the pole line on an unstable embankment slope 
caused by heavy rains during 1993.
BS-AP-No. 3312
    Applicant: Conemaugh and Black Lick Railroad Company, Mr. Patrick 
R. Loughlin, Chief Engineer, 1170 Eighth Avenue, Bethlehem, 
Pennsylvania 18018.
    The Conemaugh and Black Lick Railroad Company seeks approval of the 
proposed discontinuance and removal of Woodvale Crossing Interlocking, 
in Johnstown, Pennsylvania; consisting of the discontinuance and 
removal of six interlocked signals and conversions of the six power-
operated switches to hand operation.
    The reason given for the proposed changes is that the level of 
operations has decreased significantly, the interlocking is no longer 
economical to operate, and the interlocking is not necessary for the 
efficient and safe movement of trains.
BS-AP-No. 3313
    Applicant: Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, Mr. W.S. 
Seery, Director Signal Systems, Communications and Signal, 4515 Kansas 
Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas 66101-1199.
    The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company seeks approval of 
the proposed discontinuance and removal of the traffic control system, 
on the single main track, between milepost 0.0 and milepost 1.0, near 
Birds, Texas and between milepost 134.0 and milepost 134.5, near 
Rickers, Texas, Alliance Division, Dublin Subdivision.
    The reason given for the proposed changes is that the signal system 
is no longer required due to the impending sale of all remaining 
portions of the Dublin Subdivision.
BS-AP-No. 3314
    Applicant: CSX Transportation, Incorporated, Mr. D.G. Orr, Chief 
Engineer--Train Control, 500 Water Street (S/C J-350), Jacksonville, 
Florida 32202.
    CSX Transportation, Incorporated seeks approval of the proposed 
modification of the traffic control system, on the single main track, 
between Graysville, Georgia, milepost WA120.1 and Tunnel Hill, Georgia, 
milepost WA108.0, Atlanta Division, W&A Subdivision; consisting of the 
discontinuance and removal of four automatic signals and the relocation 
of four automatic signals.
    The reason given for the proposed changes is to improve operations 
and increase efficiency.
BS-AP-No. 3315
    Applicant: CEN-TEX Rail Link LTD., Mr. J.R. Fitzgerald, Trustee, 
P.O. Box 50428, Amarillo, Texas 79159.
    The CEN-TEX Rail Link LTD. seeks approval of the proposed temporary 
discontinuance of the traffic control system, on the single main track, 
between Belt Jct., Texas, milepost 1.5 and Rickers, Texas, milepost 
134.5, on the former Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company's 
(ATSF) Alliance Division, Dublin Subdivision, for approximately six 
months and operate by track warrant control.
    The reason given for the proposed changes is that CEN-TEX Rail Link 
LTD. has been purchased the trackage from the ATSF and control of the 
traffic control system will be removed from the ATSF dispatching center 
in Schaumburg, Illinois. A new dispatching center for this railroad is 
being planned and the temporary discontinuance is needed until the new 
dispatcher control facility is installed.
BS-AP-No. 3316
    Applicant: Consolidated Rail Corporation, Mr. J.F. Noffsinger, 
Chief Engineer--C&S, 2001 Market Street, P.O. Box 41410, Philadelphia, 
Pennsylvania 19101-1410.
    The Consolidated Rail Corporation seeks approval of the proposed 
modification of the signal systems, on the three main tracks, between 
``SO'' Interlocking, milepost 266.1 and ``C'' Interlocking, milepost 
273.2, near Conemaugh, Pennsylvania, on the Pittsburgh Line, Harrisburg 
Division; consisting of the following:
    1. The discontinuance and removal of five controlled signals (2L, 
2R, 4L, 4R, and 6L) at ``AO'' Interlocking, milepost 271.2, with no 
switches involved;
    2. The discontinuance and removal of ten automatic signals at 
locations 2667, 2678, 2694, 2695, 2710, and 2722; and
    3. The installation of four automatic signals at signal locations 
2681, 2682, and 2683.
    The reason given for the proposed changes is to retire facilities 
no longer required and improve train handling.
BS-AP-No. 3317
    Applicant: Delaware and Hudson Railway Company, Incorporated, Mr. 
T. F. Waver, General Manager, 200 Clifton Corporate Park, P.O. Box 
8002, Clifton Park, New York 12065.
    The Delaware and Hudson Railway Company, Incorporated seeks 
approval of the proposed discontinuance and removal of CPF 752 
Interlocking, milepost 751.75, near Sunbury, Pennsylvania, on the 
single main track, on the Freight Main Line, First Subdivision.
    The reason given for the proposed changes is that there are only 
two trains daily on the line and the interlocking is no longer required 
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 August 1, 1994.
Phil Olekszyk,
Acting Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Compliance and Program 
Implementation.
[FR Doc. 94-19033 Filed 8-3-94; 8:45 am]
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