The latest news in today's issue of the Gloucester Daily Times
"Despite bridge repair, safety issues still slowing trains
By Stephanie Bergman
Staff Writer The Gloucester Daily Times Fri Jan 13, 2012, 01:12 AM EST
More than a day after a structural defect of the Annisquam River railroad bridge was repaired, forcing a temporary closure of the inbound track over the bridge, trains remain under a speed restriction when crossing, despite claims that the track is safe to cross.
The single track — one of two that crosses the century-old bridge — was initially closed shortly before noon Wednesday, and then was reopened with a speed restriction of 10 mph at 3:30 p.m.
As of press time Thursday, however, trains crossing the bridge were still slowing to a crawl in order to pass."
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