Trains Causing Blockage Problems in Wisconsin
Tuesday, August 11th, 2015 -- 8:13 AM
(AP) -Neighbors living near railroad tracks in Wisconsin say long train blockages have grown into a frequent and dangerous disruption because of the increase in sand and oil shipments.Press-Gazette Media reports that the increase in rail traffic has caused a gridlock in Wisconsin, with some trains stalled on the tracks for hours or days at a time. Residents say the trains prevent fire trucks and ambulances from getting to their homes during an emergency. A Junction City couple built a private frontage road after trains blocked access to their home during several emergencies.
Some residents have resorted to climbing over stalled trains so they're able to get to their homes. Residents who have filed lawsuits have been unsuccessful so far with forcing a change in court.
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