Review federal ruling that may increase long freight trains through south Richmond
In Plain English
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board recently made a decision that could lead to significantly more long freight trains passing through south Richmond neighborhoods. The city council needs to decide how to respond to this federal action. If more trains come through, residents may experience increased noise, longer waits at railroad crossings, and more traffic delays.
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Votes
Directed staff to research what the Council may have passed previously regarding this issue; how this matter may affect the Richmond Pacific Railroad and consider supporting the concept of diverting long trains onto the Union Pacific line
7 to 0
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