Trussville Council Supports Train Blockage Bill

TRUSSVILLE, AL — A common complaint in metro Birmingham over the years has involved trains blocking railroad crossings for extended periods of time, affecting traffic. A recent bill in the Alabama Legislature addressing this problem now has the full support of the Trussville City Council, according to the Trussville Tribune.

The Council Tuesday night approved a resolution supporting State House Bill 122, which prohibits trains from blocking railroad crossings.

State House Bill 122 provides civil penalties for unjustifiable train blockages at road crossings. The City of Trussville's resolution thanks the State House of Representatives for its support of House Bill 122 and urges the State Senate to pass the bill, and Governor Kay Ivey to sign it into law.

Read more about Tuesday's Trussville City Council meeting in the Trussville Tribune.