this is a posting from CSX sigthings yahoo group: its about time these crossing are getting fixed
Faulty railroad tracks will be fixed in Taunton
By Terence J. Downing, Enterprise staff writer TAUNTON — The CSX railroad company has agreed to repair eight faulty road crossings due to a recent story in The Taunton Enterprise, officials said.
Councilor Thomas C. Hoye Jr. said he was contacted Monday by CSX Regional Field Coordinator Maurice O'Connell in New York, who said the company will repair or replace the crossings.
Hoye said O'Connell saw the story in Sunday's Enterprise highlighting the safety problems the deteriorating crossings are causing handicapped people in wheelchairs, the elderly, pedestrians and motorists.
Hoye said the story prompted O'Connell to call him and City Solicitor Steven A. Torres to discuss the issue and promise action.
“It's certainly good news,” Hoye said.
“It's the first time in 4 1/2 years that someone from the company has stepped up to the plate and taken responsibility,” Hoye said.
“He apologized for the problems and the delays,” Hoye said.
O'Connell said the company's resources have been diverted to repairs in the Gulf of Mexico region ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, Hoye said.
CSX plans to repair the Hart Street rail crossing in October, Oak Street in early 2007 and Somerset Avenue when the city begins the paving of Somerset Avenue, Hoye said.
CSX plans to repair crossings on Winthrop Street, Old Colony Avenue, Danforth Street, Crane Avenue South and Ingell Street in 2008.
Rail crossings on Weir, Second and Fourth streets are not owned by CSX.
The Oak Street crossing is where Robert Souza, 53, chairman of the city's Commission for Individuals with Disabilities, got stuck in his wheelchair.
Souza in his electric wheelchair has encountered many obstacles around the city, including railroad crossings that are in bad shape.
Souza has a progressive disorder called spinal muscular atrophy that has left him paralyzed and in a wheelchair for 22 years.
For several years, the city has been asking CSX to repair its grade crossings, but the company has failed to act and the city recently considered legal action.
City officials over the years have even asked the local congressional delegation to send letters to CSX calling for action.
Faulty railroad tracks will be fixed in Taunton
By Terence J. Downing, Enterprise staff writer TAUNTON — The CSX railroad company has agreed to repair eight faulty road crossings due to a recent story in The Taunton Enterprise, officials said.
Councilor Thomas C. Hoye Jr. said he was contacted Monday by CSX Regional Field Coordinator Maurice O'Connell in New York, who said the company will repair or replace the crossings.
Hoye said O'Connell saw the story in Sunday's Enterprise highlighting the safety problems the deteriorating crossings are causing handicapped people in wheelchairs, the elderly, pedestrians and motorists.
Hoye said the story prompted O'Connell to call him and City Solicitor Steven A. Torres to discuss the issue and promise action.
“It's certainly good news,” Hoye said.
“It's the first time in 4 1/2 years that someone from the company has stepped up to the plate and taken responsibility,” Hoye said.
“He apologized for the problems and the delays,” Hoye said.
O'Connell said the company's resources have been diverted to repairs in the Gulf of Mexico region ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, Hoye said.
CSX plans to repair the Hart Street rail crossing in October, Oak Street in early 2007 and Somerset Avenue when the city begins the paving of Somerset Avenue, Hoye said.
CSX plans to repair crossings on Winthrop Street, Old Colony Avenue, Danforth Street, Crane Avenue South and Ingell Street in 2008.
Rail crossings on Weir, Second and Fourth streets are not owned by CSX.
The Oak Street crossing is where Robert Souza, 53, chairman of the city's Commission for Individuals with Disabilities, got stuck in his wheelchair.
Souza in his electric wheelchair has encountered many obstacles around the city, including railroad crossings that are in bad shape.
Souza has a progressive disorder called spinal muscular atrophy that has left him paralyzed and in a wheelchair for 22 years.
For several years, the city has been asking CSX to repair its grade crossings, but the company has failed to act and the city recently considered legal action.
City officials over the years have even asked the local congressional delegation to send letters to CSX calling for action.
