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Jackson council authorizes city attorney to pursue action after trains blocked downtown crossings
Summary
Council directed the city attorney to initiate legal action against Canadian Pacific Kansas City (formerly Kansas City Southern) over blocked public right-of-way at multiple Fortification Street crossings after repeated incidents where parked trains prevented vehicles, emergency responders and pedestrians from passing.
The City Council on July 8 authorized the city attorney to initiate legal action against Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway (CPKC) for repeated obstruction of public right-of-way at Fortification Street intersections, including Maple Street and Prentiss Street.
Council members said parked or stalled trains have recently blocked city…
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