A competing road interested in the time or times of such connections, or in the rules and regulations governing the same, may be made a party to such petition and hearing, or may bring an independent petition to have the time, times, rules, or regulations changed or modified. The Board, on due service and hearing, may make such changes or modifications as are required for the accommodation, convenience, and safety of the public. (Amended 1959, No. 329 (Adj. Sess.), § 39(b), eff. March 1, 1961.)