Section 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.