§ 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.