I live adjacent to the Union Pacific tracks in Sacramento. The
closest crossing to my house is at 4th Ave and 21st between Land
Park and Curtis Park neighborhoods. Both are historic
residential neighborhoods with considerable amounts of retail,
offices, restaurants, etc. Union Pacific has been developing
a nasty habit of idling trains for long stretches within 60-100 yds
(or less) of residences. Most recently, they idled for 4 days one
week and 6 the following week. The company has a large rail
yard just minutes south of where they stopped that is between the
back of a Safeway store and the Sac City College stadium. We
suggested that would be a more logical place to stop, even thought
the pollution would continue. The noise and fumes made sleep nearly
impossible and even though the nights have been cool, we are unable
to open our windows. Multiple calls, emails, and online reports to
Union Pacific achieved nothing, with hardly any response until
after the trains moved on. Union Pacific endangers our health with
pollution and by causing sleep deprivation. Regulations regarding
their idling of equipment must be developed and enforced. Thank
you.
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