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Posted on: November 30, 2018

[ARCHIVED] FRSA Preempts Ordinance Prohibiting Trains from Obstructing RR Crossings

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals recently held that the Federal Railroad Safety Act (FRSA) and regulations promulgated pursuant to that act preempt a City of Weyauwega ordinance prohibiting any train from obstructing, for more than 10 minutes. . . .

Claire Silverman, the Municipality December 2018
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