Federal Register #FRA-2026-0661

FRA Notice: Proposed Discontinuance of Signal System by Puget Sound & Pacific Railroad

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comment on a petition from Puget Sound & Pacific Railroad (PSPR) regarding changes to a railroad signal system: - PSPR requests approval to discontinue or modify the signal interlocking system on the Elma Mainline in Aberdeen, Washington, specifically at the swing bridge at milepost 72.2 - Proposed removal includes: power derails, two block signals, and one distant signal - The swing bridge interlocker is considered no longer necessary for safe railway operations - PSPR cites ongoing costs due to vandalism as a reason for the change - The bridge will remain lined for river traffic - No specific OEMs, vendors, or procurement of products/services are identified in this notice - The opportunity is for public comment, not for direct procurement or contracting

Description

This notice informs the public that the Puget Sound & Pacific Railroad (PSPR) has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for approval to discontinue or modify a railroad signal system. Specifically, PSPR requests to discontinue the signal interlocking system on the Elma Mainline in Aberdeen, Washington, including removal of the power derails, two block signals, and one distant signal. The petition states that the swing bridge interlocker is no longer essential for safe railway traffic and incurs costs due to vandalism, though the bridge will remain lined for river traffic. Comments on the petition must be received by June 22, 2026.

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