Gonzalez wants train tracks out of S.A.
U.S. Rep. Charlie Gonzalez, D-San Antonio, testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, asking for money to move train track routes out of San Antonio.
There have been several train derailments around the city in the last three years.
The effort began following a deadly train derailment off Nelson Road in June 2004.
Local leaders met with Union Pacific and federal officials to try to come up with a plan to move the tracks. Once the removal project is approved, it is expected to take up to 10 years and cost $2 billion.
"Number and severity [of the derailments are the most important factor], I think, we might be leading the nation, to be honest with you. But I'm gratified that we're going to have field hearings, this particular committee will be coming to San Antonio," Gonzalez said.
San Antonio will host two hearings on the matter this summer.
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Good, but why should the public have to pay to move UP's defective track?
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