Stories from the Rails

Blocked Crossings, Broken System—Share Your Experience

Freight trains run through our communities every day—but too often, the railroad workers and the people who live alongside them are ignored. Have you been stuck waiting at a crossing while a mile-long train blocks emergency access? Has your neighborhood dealt with constant noise, pollution, or safety risks from hazardous materials? Have you seen how railroad decisions—made for profit, not people—impact workers, families, and entire towns?
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Blocked Crossings, Broken System—Share Your Experience