Mechanical issue causes long train delay in Huntingburg; bridge impacts train routes

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1. I drive a big truck,,I sat there for over an hour,,I really think there should be something done about this,,all wrong,,that’s not fair ,,we all are trying to keep everything moving,,let’s try to do better,,thanks,,

   1. There is the overpass west of huntingburg

      1. I am sorry the bridge washed out in KC, but that’s 400 miles away, surely NS could stop trains or break them down to fit in the known space. I understand it might cost NS money but NS blocking highways is costing others money that do not have one of their bridges out.

         In other words no excuse to block roads for hours. It is their bridge it is not the truck drivers bridge. NS should be ticked and fined every 20 minutes the block a road. The fine increase after each ticket. If they continue lose the right of way. Hey the reroute for a washed out bridge they can reroute for a lost right of way.

2. I live near the tracks, and I see a train sitting, blocking the streets, on many days! This has been going on for weeks now…surely this bridge out miles away in Kansas City is not the cause for so many blockages! I had to take the overpass today as the train was blocking streets for hours, and it is extremely dangerous to reenter 231 after using the overpass. Traffic is backed up in both directions and it is almost impossible to see if your path is clear to turn onto 231. I saw someone almost get hit today….very dangerous situation. People are frustrated from sitting so long in blocked traffic and they dash across the street when they think they see an opening….only safe way is to cross where there is a light, but many drivers come out by Dairy Queen…so afraid that there will be a serious accident there.

   1. Regarding re-entering 231 – life is not without some risk – people can make choices to reduce certain risks and if they don’t want to take those chances mentioned they just need to keep their cool and use common sense to zig-zag (left/morth on Chestnut, right/east on 17th, and left/north on Medical Arts) over to the signal at 19th St…more than makes up for the time they would be sitting and fretting at the stop by DQ.

      As for the delays, despite what the mayor and NSRR has said, you can’t tell me that the by-pass isn’t a (THE) main reason for NS doing what they’ve been doing…hell, they can’t even get their stories straight whether the long delay was from a “mechanical issue” or a “bridge wash-out” in KC. And agree as to why is HB the ONLY community having these extra-long trains and delays??? If not, where else? That said, understand the by-pass isn’t convenient for everyone depending on their direction of travel to/from, and big trucks can’t simply make a U-turn, but for many the by-pass is actually shorter/easier than 231 or even Chestnut St at times – a straight shot without stops or delays and many have started using it all the time to simply avoid any possibility of trains. Even if it’s a bit extra to get to it, peace of mind is worth something.

3. I was stopped sunday for 15 + min. No overpass east 64 heading in town. Great planning. Stellar ? 4th st. Look good , alot of money there. Doesnt help traffic.

4. The actual bridge outage is in Brunswick, MO, about 90 miles ENE of Kansas City. More info:

   http://www.nscorp.com/content/nscorp/en/service-alerts/service-alert-brunswick-missouri-update-4.html

   Of course this still doesn’t help anyone who gets stuck in Huntingburg because of these extremely long trains and the excessive amount of time they take to cross through town.

5. If they’d have built the overpass over the present problem site like they should’ve we wouldn’t be in this situation.

6. How do emergency vehicles get to the scene quickly? I agree about the fines that should be imposed. Safety first!

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