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Resident urges action after repeated blocked rail crossings and safety incident

Montgomery County Board of Supervisors · April 28, 2026
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Summary

Cletus Bohan told the board that repeated railroad crossing blockages in Old Town and nearby neighborhoods have caused missed work and safety risks, including a recent 15-hour blockage and an incident involving a school bus; he urged engineering study, grant-seeking for an overpass, and possible meetings with Norfolk Southern.

Cletus Bohan, a Montgomery County resident, told the Board of Supervisors that blocked railroad crossings in Old Town and surrounding neighborhoods have become a chronic problem that is affecting daily life and public safety.

"I'm glad it's finally getting some light after this…

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