§ 23-d. Taking necessary steps for continuing the operation of
essential railroads. If cessation of operation of a railroad, whose
continued operation is essential in order that it will be available as
an operating transportation facility for materials and otherwise, in the
interest of the public safety and security and the health of the people
in the event of attack, has occurred or is impending, such railroad
being in receivership by order of a court having jurisdiction of an
action or proceeding in which receivers have been appointed for such
railroad, the state civil defense commission may take all necessary
steps for the continued operation of such railroad, and for such purpose
the commission shall employ the moneys appropriated to it by this act.