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Rail Merger Threatens Trussville Daily Life | Birmingham News
Trussville’s mayor and state rep are sounding the alarm over a potential Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, warning it could worsen train traffic that already cripples daily life—blocking schools, commutes, and emergency responses. They’re demanding concrete infrastructure promises from the railroads before approval, insisting local communities shouldn’t pay the price for corporate profits. The Surface Transportation Board is still reviewing the merger, with a possible 2027 completion date, but locals say their safety and mobility must come first. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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