Rep. Sewell Hosts Roundtable with Federal Railroad Administrator and Local Officials to Address Blocked Railroad Crossings

Statement

Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) hosted a roundtable with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Acting Administrator Amit Bose and local elected officials from Alabama's 7th District to address blocked railroad crossings that have plagued communities in Alabama for years.

"Today, Acting Administrator Bose had the opportunity to hear directly from local leaders in Alabama about the unacceptable train blockages that put public safety at risk and make life more difficult for Alabamians," said Rep. Sewell. "I was pleased to hear that Administrator Bose and the Biden Administration are committed to helping resolve blocked crossings that have burdened our communities for years. It is my hope that continued cooperation with the Biden Administration combined with new resources from President Biden's historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will finally bring relief to families in the 7th District. Much more work needs to be done, but I remain optimistic that continued federal and local cooperation can deliver relief to our communities."

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