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Discussion relating to the NS operations. Official web site can be found here: NSCORP.COM.
 #1043009  by blackcap
 
A Norfolk Southern train has struck a hung-up truck at a crossing in Kings Mountain, NC for the second time in two months, and it's the third incident there (including a pedestrian fatality just days ago).

The NC Department of Transportation and NS have for the last several years requested the city to close two dangerous crossings, including the crossing where the latest accident happened, but the city has until now refused to do so.

http://www.gastongazette.com/news/kings ... shley.html
 #1043972  by Gadfly
 
I just drove past that crossing tonite. It is blocked with concrete barriers and they are still cleaning up cotton. Anyone looking at that crossing can easily see that a truck WILL get hung up on it because there is such a steep 'hump' over the tracks. I betcha that driver is now looking for a job right now!

GF