Stalled trains in Hammond, Indiana, are putting people in danger
Trains could be stopped for hours or days, forcing students to climb over or crawl under them to get to school.
Stalled trains and blocked railroad crossings are normal in communities like Hammond, Ind. This has been an issue in the city for decades, but it’s getting worse and putting children in danger.
Reset learns why this is a persistent problem and the solutions community members want.
GUESTS: Joce Sterman, national investigative reporter for InvestigateTV
Mike Hull, president of Hammond Local 556
Carlotta Blake King, school board trustee for the city of Hammond
Akicia Henderson, mother and resident of Hammond
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Stalled trains in Hammond, Indiana, are putting people in danger
Trains could be stopped for hours or days, forcing students to climb over or crawl under them to get to school.
Stalled trains and blocked railroad crossings are normal in communities like Hammond, Ind. This has been an issue in the city for decades, but it’s getting worse and putting children in danger.
Reset learns why this is a persistent problem and the solutions community members want.
GUESTS: Joce Sterman, national investigative reporter for InvestigateTV
Mike Hull, president of Hammond Local 556
Carlotta Blake King, school board trustee for the city of Hammond
Akicia Henderson, mother and resident of Hammond