Fences Erected After Train Derailment
The Howard County executive says it's 'tough to stop' people from getting on the tracks.
The new fencing along the railroad tracks in Ellicott City may become permanent, according to Howard County Executive Ken Ulman. In an interview with WJZ TV, Ulman said, "If folks want to get on the tracks, unfortunately, it's tough to stop them. We want to make it as difficult as possible.” Ulman told WJZ that shortly after the derailment, he attended a meeting with a CSX community safety expert and the Howard County fire and police chiefs. They walked the tracks and determined that better fencing and signage was necessary to keep people off the tracks. The temporary fencing that was subsequently erected may become permanent, Ulman said. Read full coverage of the Ellicott City Train Derailment Ulman’s statements about the ease of getting…
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Ralphie
6:44 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Won't the fence trap people who are in there and keep them from getting away if there is another accident? Brilliant move, Ken! Honestly, I would prefer that you build a fence around your house to protect the rest of us from you. more ›