The train blockage sometimes leads to people walking under and over the train.
Trains stopping for hours and blocking intersections in Houston's East End have led some people to walk over or under the train to get through.HOUSTON — Trains stopping for hours and blocking intersections in Houston's East End have led some people to walk over or under the train, leaving many concerned.They want to ensure the mayor and the council are doing enough to apply for grants to help build a safe passage.
But it’s not just people, it’s also hurting first responders. Houston Fire Chief Samuel Pena said every month, they average 90 incidents of emergency crews rerouting a blocked at-rate crossing. "The city has not applied for grants in the last 3 years," Williams said during a city council meeting. District 1 councilmember Joaquin Martinez, who represents Houston's East End, said they are not forgotten and he understands this area has the highest train blocking. "We won't stop applying for grants," Martinez said.
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