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Public Utilities Commission Approves BNSF Railway Company's Amendment to Upgrade Track Circuitry

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The Colorado Public Utilities Commission has granted the application of BNSF Railway Company to upgrade the track circuitry at a crossing in Logan County, Colorado. The decision, issued on June 18, 2024, allows BNSF to install motion detection train detection circuitry at the crossing of Logan County Road 26 (LCR 26)/Iris Drive with the tracks of the BNSF Julesburg Subdivision. This upgrade will improve safety at the crossing and bring it in line with modern safety standards.

The Commission's decision was based on the company's request to amend its original application, which was approved in October 2023. BNSF determined that train detection circuitry should be added to the siding at the crossing, rather than continuing the "Stop and Wait" operations. The installation of the motion detection circuitry will occur at the same time as the installation of the constant warning time detection circuitry on the main line track. BNSF anticipates completing the entire detection circuitry replacement project by September 2024.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Public Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado granted the application of BNSF Railway Company to upgrade the track circuitry at a crossing in Logan County, Colorado.
  • The upgrade involves installing motion detection train detection circuitry at the crossing of Logan County Road 26 (LCR 26)/Iris Drive with the tracks of the BNSF Julesburg Subdivision.
  • The installation of the motion detection circuitry will occur at the same time as the installation of the constant warning time detection circuitry on the main line track.
  • BNSF anticipates completing the entire detection circuitry replacement project by September 2024.
  • The Commission's decision was based on the company's request to amend its original application, which was approved in October 2023.
  • The upgrade is expected to improve safety at the crossing and bring it in line with modern safety standards.
  • The Commission retains jurisdiction to enter further decisions as necessary.

Statistics:

  • The upgrade is expected to be completed by September 2024.
  • The project involves installing motion detection train detection circuitry and constant warning time detection circuitry on the main line track.
  • The crossing is located in Logan County, Colorado, at the intersection of Logan County Road 26 (LCR 26) and Iris Drive.
  • The project is related to Decision No. C23-0668, which was mailed on October 5, 2023.
  • The compliance requirements outlined in Decision No. C23-0668 remain in effect, with an updated National Inventory Form filing requirement by September 30, 2024.

Sources:

  • Decision No. C24-0431, issued by the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado on June 18, 2024.
  • Decision No. C23-0668, mailed by the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado on October 5, 2023.

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