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Wilcox Co. Residents Speak Out About Train Troubles

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From the West Alabama Newsroom– Some Wilcox County residents are speaking out — about a problem with trains — blocking roads and disturbing the peace — in their community. “It’ll come there and sometimes it’ll sit two weeks,” said Johnnie Crear. “I done called and called about it. And I can’t get nothing done about it,” said Denise Thrasher. The…

Possible Passenger Railroad Coming to Montgomery

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You might have another way to get around the state of Alabama, and that way is by train. It’s all part of a new private passenger rail that’s setting up shop in Montgomery. The goal is to connect cities across the state, like Birmingham, Huntsville, and even as far down south as Pensacola. Amtrak already operates in a small part of…