Federal Register #FRA20261949

Movable Bridge Safety Regulation Waiver Petition – Delmarva Central Railroad

This notice from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announces a petition by Delmarva Central Railroad Company (DCR) for temporary relief from federal safety regulations governing a movable bridge. - Government Buyer: - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation - Petition Details: - DCR requests a waiver from regulations related to signal appliance interlocking and movable bridge locking - The waiver is sought due to the destruction of the signal and bridge control hut by fire - The bridge remains mechanically operable - Signal hut and relay interlocking are scheduled for replacement - Operational Adjustments: - Train movements will be conducted under restricted conditions - Manual operation and verification by qualified employees until repairs are completed - Procurement Information: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Unique Requirements: - Temporary manual operation of the bridge - Restricted train movements for safety - Waiver is specific to the period until signal and control systems are restored

Description

Delmarva Central Railroad Company (DCR) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for relief from certain regulations concerning a movable bridge. The petition seeks temporary relief from requirements related to the interlocking of signal appliances with bridge devices and movable bridge locking due to the destruction of the signal and bridge control hut by fire. The bridge remains operable, and the signal hut and relay interlocking are scheduled to be replaced by spring 2027. Until then, train movements will operate under restricted conditions with manual operation and verification by qualified employees.

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