Norfolk Southern Railway
A Norfolk Southern freight train passes a train on a siding as it approaches a crossing in Homestead, Pa, Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Gene J. Puskar / Associated Press
Norfolk Southern Railway
A Norfolk Southern freight train passes a train on a siding as it approaches a crossing in Homestead, Pa, Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Gene J. Puskar / Associated Press

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

Norfolk Southern Railway
A Norfolk Southern freight train passes a train on a siding as it approaches a crossing in Homestead, Pa, Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Gene J. Puskar / Associated Press
Norfolk Southern Railway
A Norfolk Southern freight train passes a train on a siding as it approaches a crossing in Homestead, Pa, Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Gene J. Puskar / Associated Press

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