Stop freight train use of "abandoned" railroad tracks in Franklin, Ma.

The Issue

Seeking support from Franklin residents who have been negatively impacted by CSX freight train running from 11 PM-3 AM on "abandoned" tracks. Many Franklin residents have mentioned hearing train horns at hours that extend beyond MBTA scheduled times. This is due to the re-opening of a warehouse on Grove street that has access to railroad tracks that run through Franklin. A few major concerns: -Tracks that the freight trains are running on have not been used for 15+ years. -New homes, such as my home, which was built 6 years ago, were sold under the realtor’s disclosure that the tracks were abandoned. It was stated that those tracks were blue-printed to become a bike trail. -Most back yards that line the tracks are not fenced. -Home owners, like me and neighbors, were never made aware of the "re-opening" of these tracks. Despite the fact that owner’s property value will certainly decrease as a result of the tracks being reopened, it is more upsetting having the train running at unreasonable hours and without any discussion for town residents. Anyone who feels just as discouraged as me and neighbors do.. Please support and sign!

 

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The Issue

Seeking support from Franklin residents who have been negatively impacted by CSX freight train running from 11 PM-3 AM on "abandoned" tracks. Many Franklin residents have mentioned hearing train horns at hours that extend beyond MBTA scheduled times. This is due to the re-opening of a warehouse on Grove street that has access to railroad tracks that run through Franklin. A few major concerns: -Tracks that the freight trains are running on have not been used for 15+ years. -New homes, such as my home, which was built 6 years ago, were sold under the realtor’s disclosure that the tracks were abandoned. It was stated that those tracks were blue-printed to become a bike trail. -Most back yards that line the tracks are not fenced. -Home owners, like me and neighbors, were never made aware of the "re-opening" of these tracks. Despite the fact that owner’s property value will certainly decrease as a result of the tracks being reopened, it is more upsetting having the train running at unreasonable hours and without any discussion for town residents. Anyone who feels just as discouraged as me and neighbors do.. Please support and sign!

 

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Petition created on May 20, 2015