N.Y. Railroad Law § 52-b: Fences along right of way

§ 52-b. Fences along right of way. Notwithstanding the provisions of

sections fifty-two, fifty-two-a, or fifty-two-c or of any other law,

general or special, every railroad corporation shall erect and

thereafter maintain a fence or fences along the boundary line of its

right of way whenever the commissioner of transportation after a hearing

on notice to such railroad corporation shall determine it to be

necessary for the public welfare and shall by order so direct. The order

of the commissioner of transportation may prescribe the height, length,

materials and design of such fence or fences.