I had a good conversation Wednesday afternoon with Fred Wise, head of the Florida Department of Transportation’s rail office.....
Wise said good progress is being made on the details of the $491 million deal that would realign CSX’s freight rail traffic in Florida and provide commuter rail to Orlando. The Haven hub is crucial to that plan.
It’s been a year since the deal was announced, and it still hasn’t been consummated. But Wise said that doesn’t mean the deal is in jeopardy. On the contrary, he said many difficult details have been resolved. But negotiators are still working through environmental research, surveys, details of operating agreements with CSX and the massive sale contract with CSX.
“There are a lot of loose ends,” Wise said. ... -- Polk County News Blog
This article makes a good point. While Lakeland has been quiet on the CSX hub...they've received zilch. Ocala is raising a stink...and they're getting help.
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I live near the tracks in Kissimmee. The double-decker freight trains give major vibrations. Each morning my scatter rugs have moved 4". Of course these trains are too loud, but more detrimental is the damage the vibrations are causing to my house. The double-decker trains should not be allowed. Are there any laws regarding this???
Posted by Roslyn Chancey | September 1, 2007 3:36 PM
Posted on September 1, 2007 15:36