Sen. Schumer in Elmira to unveil 'two track plan' to improve rail safety
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – New York Senator and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer held a press conference at the Elmira Fire Department Monday, to unveil a ...
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – New York Senator and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer held a press conference at the Elmira Fire Department Monday, to unveil a 'two track plan' to improve railroad safety following recent derailments in Ohio. 'People here in Elmira and across the Southern Tier, frankly across Upstate are really worried, and rightfully so,' said Schumer. 'We're a hub for freight rail activity. Between Norfolk Southern here in the Southern Tier and CSX right across the Erie Canal, we are one of the largest freight train transmitters in the whole country.