Comments on: State And County Leaders Discuss Cantonment Train Delay Solutions

By: Alice Knutson

Alice Knutson — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 23:08:01 +0000

This argument has been going on for at least 50 yrs I know of.
Was always told the local merchants did not want an overpass
It would hurt their businesses. Years ago when we lived in Cantonment we watched a child lay in the road after being struck by a car for well over 45 min. Life flight was circling overhead unable to land, because firefighters could NOT come into neighborhood because train was blocking the road. I had to call CSX in Mobile to get train moved Esc co couldn’t or wouldn’t do it.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 04:47:59 +0000

This is the main road for hurricane evacuation. It is the main road for thousands of tax paying citizens who pay $.04 on every gallon of gas they use to drive into town to work each day. We deserve an overpass.

By: Michael Jones

Michael Jones — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 21:28:49 +0000

The crossing on Hwy 29 is just part of the problem. There is also the problem when the trains stop, for what I believe they are doing is shift changes. In these cases the train could be sitting on the tracks for 30 minutes are longer. My family and I have been blocked at the Becks Lake Crossing twice this month, for a total time of approx 2 hrs.

By: CW

CW — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 21:08:46 +0000

Good luck at negotiating with AGR, I think they are even more hard headed than CSX.

By: barrineau

barrineau — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 19:54:00 +0000

I’m sure this will lead to MAJOR train back ups inside the mill creating even LONGER turn around times ( which are ridiculous at the present moment ) for log truck,chip truck,fueling truck drivers and many other personal . But ….I am glad something is being addressed about the insanity that takes place with these trains in the surrounding neighborhoods and HWY 29.

By: Watcher

Watcher — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 19:02:53 +0000

Thanks to all involved.

One thing I find interesting about this is Commissioner Barry’s method with this:
He collected info in partnership with Northescambia.

Brought the comments as public info to a county meeting and had it approved via the board to take action.

Set up a meeting and the next time this was on the county agenda, since he already had the meeting set up, took it off the county agenda and didn’t waste anyone’s time with it.

Went to a meeting, in private, with people and gentleman who can sit across the table, share phone numbers and work out a compromise deal and get thing discussed and squared away.

Publish what he is doing and what will happen going forward.

I’m impressed with his methods. For one, working efficiently, as evidenced by bridges being replaced one by one and by keeping a hawk eye on the county budget.

NOT staying on facebook for hours on end publicly stirring up drama yet simply moving forward in confidence and getting the job done.

I hope he runs for reelection and any other facebook forces messaging for a take over, who have sued the county and have other wise been a thorn in their side and disruptive should take notice. Some scream corruption and no sunshine when it simply is not true. It is getting disgusting and ridiculous. One commissioner said it would be embarrassing to talk about this publically. The rest of the board are really tires of that guy.

Steven Barry County Commissioner District Five. Please run for reelection when the time comes. You respect the will of the BOCC and are appreciated especially in these times.

By: Howie

Howie — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 18:08:04 +0000

Thanks to everyone that is helping to produce good results from of a bad problem.

I moved from North of the tracks years ago. Trains blocking the roads was one reason.

It certainly makes a difference in a life or death situation. I can live more peacefully

knowing that an emergency vehicle can arrive without a train blocking their route.

By: Bonnie Exner

Bonnie Exner — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:13:47 +0000

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO COMMISSIONER BARRY AND SENATOR BROXTON FOR THEIR EFFORTS…THIS HAS BEEN A REAL PROBLEM FOR A VERY LONG TIME.
MAYBE WE WILL SEE SOME RELIEF NOW!

By: OVERPASSES?!?!

OVERPASSES?!?! — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:51:22 +0000

I think they all should have overpasses for the cars so they can go right over the trains !!!!!!! AT every railroad crossing!! Especially at Muscogee Rd & HWY 29, but also at all of them!
I have also sat there and watched as CSX has unhooked train cars so Semi-Trucks can get out from IP but they still block everyone else!!!!
its just RUDE!

By: MargieLu

MargieLu — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:23:04 +0000

“Thank you” seems so inadequate a response for helping us with these blocking trains, Commissioner Barry. God bless you for working earnestly to resolve this very important issue that has a long history of negative impact on many lives in our district, as well as the folks engaged in commerce and road transportation of goods services, and the school bus drivers with buses full of children to keep safe.