CSX scratches speed increase through Indiana city

Regulatory/Transport

Monday, February 18, 2013

CSX Transportation has reversed its decision to double train speeds to 60 mph through downtown Muncie, Ind. , after the city’s mayor complained about the risk of more accidents at street crossings, according to a recent article in The Star-Press newspaper. CSX currently slows freight trains down from 60 mph to 30 mph to travel through the city. City officials were caught off guard by the company's announcement two months ago to hike speeds to improve efficiency and reduce wai...

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