Major Train Woes Persist in Plymouth Despite Community Efforts for Change
Plymouth – Ongoing issues surrounding railway operations in the City of Plymouth has been causing headaches for locals. Despite significant efforts from the community to incite changes, the problem doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon.
Long train delays have become a common issue in the city, with some delays lasting more than an hour at times. These disruptions have severely impacted local businesses, regular commuters, and overall daily life as well.
HALE Strength and Shape, a women-only gym located just off Main Street, is one of the many local businesses that are feeling the impact of these delays. Staff and members often find themselves held up at railway crossings, leading to late class starts and schedules running behind.
The frustrations resonate far beyond gyms, affecting local businesses and daily commuters alike. Residents express their exasperation over the frequent stalls, claiming that they face considerable delays, even for trivial errands.
While local leaders are equally concerns over this recurring problem, the fact remains that they hold minimal jurisdiction over the situation since railways are considered interstate transportation and are overseen by the federal government.
Legislation needs to be in place to ensure trains do not obstruct intersections for such prolonged periods. For this reason, elected officials continue to make repeated appeals to the Federal Railroad Administration, asking them to reconsider their stance on the problem.
This ongoing issues not only cause aggravation within the community but also have the potential to become life-threatening situations in emergency scenarios.
There have been a number of attempts to alleviate these issues, from creating apps notifying drivers of blocked railroad crossings, to easier ways of reporting blockages directly to the Federal Railroad Administration. Yet, the problem persist, showing little signs of improvement.
Residents and local businesses alike hope that their appeals will finally be heard and measures will be instituted to address the long-standing rail problem plaguing Plymouth.
