Railroaded
From today's paper:
RALEIGH — Railroad company representatives say a bill pending in the state House is “forward-looking,” ensuring that high-speed trains and new local transit lines can be built throughout the state.Robert McIntosh, who owns Universal Scientific Supply Co. on Pine Street in Greensboro, scoffs at that notion.
“They’re not looking forward for me,” McIntosh said as he stood outside a legislative committee room last week. “They’re going to tell me what I can and can’t do with my property going forward.”
The legislation is the latest attempt by lawmakers to help railroads ensure that their trains can safely operate and that there is room to expand in the future.
“We need to work with these landowners to preserve the corridors,” said Scott Saylor, president of the N.C. Railroad Company, whose lines pass through Guilford County and Greensboro.
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And click here for a bill explanation from the bill drafting office.
The bill is H 116. Here's a link to more information.
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