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Residents complain about frequent Union Pacific stoppages at Montebello crossings; council pledges follow‑up

Montebello City Council · August 28, 2025
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Summary

A longtime Montebello business owner and resident told the council repeated and lengthy Union Pacific train stoppages at the Vail, Maple and Greenwood crossings are disrupting businesses, emergency response and daily life. City officials said they would review the complaints with the city manager and report back.

During public comment the council heard from Ray Brogier, a local business owner, who described multiple recent incidents in which freight trains stopped and blocked the three Montebello crossings for prolonged periods, in some cases an hour and a…

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