Is that part of the old Maybrook freight line which once ran from Devon CT on the mainline to the New Haven's westernmost freight yard in Maybrook NY? If so, there's only so much they can reopen because a lot of it has been converted to a rail/trail now.
I live in New Jersey and at just about every rail crossing, (some are Barely used), there are red flashing lights on the side and even over head. Some have gates. Really surprising this isn’t standard practice in every state, primarily the East coast states.
I work for Conner rail there’s plenty of warning horns lots and lots of horns. The Norfolk and Southern to 10 miles an hour bless those boys horns and that’s how I feel about it you cannot stop progress they tried but it’s beyond 1879 that’s when the original railroad was laid. They’ll be coming around this part and I have no complaints about it.
Now a few years later and the trains are not an issue, try not to be such worry warts since the train track are pretty much older that everyone living there. Cheers all.
Clearly a No Trespassing Sign there by the depot? And this guy is giving a news report while walking on them! What an idiot! People should keep an opened mind about railroad tracks, as long as they are in place there’s always potential that abandoned tracks can come back from the dead and back into operation!
I can't believe how entitled people think they are. If stop signs are installed, do they not know they are required to stop. The stupidity astounds me....quality of life...WTF...so dumb.
Truly amazing. At one time people would be happy to know that there are trains serving businesses; businesses equal jobs. And do make sure that you interview the mom with the baby to suggest the grave, horrifying danger that they are in. This just appeared on recommended videos. How many trains have come through? What’s the body count? How many people have needed counselling for the loud train horns? After one year there should be plenty of mayhem. Give.
I realize this is a few years old , BUT ,How come these people could,nt just be careful and slow down when approaching a rail crossing , look both ways ,and if theres no train coming ,then go? but if there is a train coming , then they can stop , just like all of us do ?
If the trains are going to be coming through those Crossings they need to put up the lights the gates and the bells so that way when they activate people will know that there are trains coming
Thats a really expensive solution. The line has trains moving at 10 mph about once a week, yet a installation of each crossing can cost several thousand dollars, seems pretty overkill to me.
Reactivating the rails includes installing gates at all intersections. It's 2024 now and Connecticuts economy is terrible still. So much for the 2019 speculations
These is just terrible journalism. Trains have been around way before any of these idiots were alive yet the act like a train was hazardous waste. STOP LOOK AND LISTEN. NOT ESPRESSO MAKE UP AND TEXTING
Take the story with a grain of salt. It would be a short TV segment if everyone welcomed the railroad. The news Producer *has* to find someone with a dissenting opinion. That's all.
People don't care if they put up crossing gates they will try ta beat the gates n there excuse is A didn't see the train n or never heard the train coming that's how dumb n stupid some people r cause everyone is in a rush all they're doin is putting them n everyone in danger alot of drivers don't respect the lights n signs they won't respect the crossing gates n signals the only way it will be safe is they take all the idiot rude disrespectful drivers off the road but that will never happen if they wanna be that dumb stupid n try ta beat the train then let them it may be n sound mean but if that's the only way they will learn then let them learn the hard way if they don't wanna listen the easy n safe way it's there choice but if they get hit by the train it's not the train engineer's fault it's not the train company's fault it will b the driver of the vehicle's fault cause they failed ta yield n make sure the tracks are clear n safe ta cross n failed ta stop at a flashing red lights bells ringing n the trains blowing there horns the train engineer's did there part n they blew there horns ta warn them that they are approaching the crossing if the idiot drivers are to dumb n stupid ta stop n obey the signals n warnings that's there fault 100% not the train engineer's the idiot drivers should take full responsibility n fault for getting hit by the trains r better yet the need ta take the crackerjacks off the shelves n let the idiots get there driver's license the right way like the normal mature responsible respectful drivers that obeys the signs lights n warnings
So just because these entitled people can't pay attention doesn't mean trains shouldn't be there. They are acting like trains are new. Safety? Stop for flashing lights.
1:10 really you can’t here a train horn,??
And she was allowed to populate. Pretty sad people mostly in ct are ridiculous
It says active railroad no trespassing, so what kind of example is the reporter setting walking on the tracks?
Just pay attention
People just want more information? What else do you need? Before you cross the railroad tracks you stop if a train is coming. How hard is that?
So if the fine folks of Weathersfield don't pay enough attention to the trains and crossing signals what about police cars and red lights?
Is that part of the old Maybrook freight line which once ran from Devon CT on the mainline to the New Haven's westernmost freight yard in Maybrook NY? If so, there's only so much they can reopen because a lot of it has been converted to a rail/trail now.
God forbid they have to look left and right
America, Connecticut included has a lot more to worry about then this.
I live in New Jersey and at just about every rail crossing, (some are Barely used), there are red flashing lights on the side and even over head. Some have gates. Really surprising this isn’t standard practice in every state, primarily the East coast states.
People are STUPID. Take away their cell phones and open their eyes.
Come on, it's not like the train is going to sneak through the alley ways....where ever there's tracks be vigilant.
Hidden trains😂😂
Connecticut Southern is the RR operator.
I work for Conner rail there’s plenty of warning horns lots and lots of horns. The Norfolk and Southern to 10 miles an hour bless those boys horns and that’s how I feel about it you cannot stop progress they tried but it’s beyond 1879 that’s when the original railroad was laid. They’ll be coming around this part and I have no complaints about it.
Now a few years later and the trains are not an issue, try not to be such worry warts since the train track are pretty much older that everyone living there. Cheers all.
Clearly a No Trespassing Sign there by the depot? And this guy is giving a news report while walking on them! What an idiot! People should keep an opened mind about railroad tracks, as long as they are in place there’s always potential that abandoned tracks can come back from the dead and back into operation!
People have become stupid. If your walking down the track and a train is coming you get off the tracks. Trains are cool.
I can't believe how entitled people think they are. If stop signs are installed, do they not know they are required to stop. The stupidity astounds me....quality of life...WTF...so dumb.
1:23 "active railroad no trespassing" lol
Who would’ve thought it??! ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEMS WITH THE TRAINS.
Truly amazing. At one time people would be happy to know that there are trains serving businesses; businesses equal jobs. And do make sure that you interview the mom with the baby to suggest the grave, horrifying danger that they are in.
This just appeared on recommended videos. How many trains have come through? What’s the body count? How many people have needed counselling for the loud train horns? After one year there should be plenty of mayhem. Give.
So Stupid these Townies !!! The trains brakeman will Flag each crossing as the Freight crawls forward slow as hell !!! Lol Sgt, Semper Fi
It is stupid. Obviously trains came thru there before.
Trains are safer than the trucks that will be replaced, more fuel efficient as well
I realize this is a few years old , BUT ,How come these people could,nt just be careful and slow down when approaching a rail crossing , look both ways ,and if theres no train coming ,then go? but if there is a train coming , then they can stop , just like all of us do ?
If the trains are going to be coming through those Crossings they need to put up the lights the gates and the bells so that way when they activate people will know that there are trains coming
Thats a really expensive solution. The line has trains moving at 10 mph about once a week, yet a installation of each crossing can cost several thousand dollars, seems pretty overkill to me.
Put down the iPhones and look and listen. It’s not hard to do.
Notice they are trying to blame the train for the potential inattention and stupidity of drivers.
Just Add Railroad Crossing Gates And Lights
Reactivating the rails includes installing gates at all intersections. It's 2024 now and Connecticuts economy is terrible still. So much for the 2019 speculations
Unfortunately railroads have the right of way and to reactivate old rail lines
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These is just terrible journalism. Trains have been around way before any of these idiots were alive yet the act like a train was hazardous waste.
STOP LOOK AND LISTEN.
NOT
ESPRESSO MAKE UP AND TEXTING
Take the story with a grain of salt. It would be a short TV segment if everyone welcomed the railroad. The news Producer *has* to find someone with a dissenting opinion. That's all.
"News" is little more than propaganda. This piece is a prime example.
People don't care if they put up crossing gates they will try ta beat the gates n there excuse is A didn't see the train n or never heard the train coming that's how dumb n stupid some people r cause everyone is in a rush all they're doin is putting them n everyone in danger alot of drivers don't respect the lights n signs they won't respect the crossing gates n signals the only way it will be safe is they take all the idiot rude disrespectful drivers off the road but that will never happen if they wanna be that dumb stupid n try ta beat the train then let them it may be n sound mean but if that's the only way they will learn then let them learn the hard way if they don't wanna listen the easy n safe way it's there choice but if they get hit by the train it's not the train engineer's fault it's not the train company's fault it will b the driver of the vehicle's fault cause they failed ta yield n make sure the tracks are clear n safe ta cross n failed ta stop at a flashing red lights bells ringing n the trains blowing there horns the train engineer's did there part n they blew there horns ta warn them that they are approaching the crossing if the idiot drivers are to dumb n stupid ta stop n obey the signals n warnings that's there fault 100% not the train engineer's the idiot drivers should take full responsibility n fault for getting hit by the trains r better yet the need ta take the crackerjacks off the shelves n let the idiots get there driver's license the right way like the normal mature responsible respectful drivers that obeys the signs lights n warnings
Society is on a downward spiral…Lord help us.
I still would flag all the crossings.
Common sense people
So just because these entitled people can't pay attention doesn't mean trains shouldn't be there. They are acting like trains are new. Safety? Stop for flashing lights.
Sooo stupid! Lol, lots of this should be common sense at or around any railroad no matter how it looks
People are stupid pay attention you won’t have any issues