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Walz Armed With Minnesota, Wisconsin Concerns On Rail Safety
WINONA (AP) - The Minnesota congressman on a U.S. House subcommittee on rail safety is armed with input from city leaders, first responders and state agencies from his state and Wisconsin as he heads to a hearing on the issue in Washington D.C.
Rep. Tim Walz met with leaders from both states Monday to gather information on how Congress could help tear down barriers to help keep rail lines safe when hazardous materials are on board. The House subcommittee meets Wednesday afternoon. Major safety incidents, including a fiery oil train derailment's near-miss of a small North Dakota town, have spurred increased concern about rail safety.
The Winona Daily News reports La Crosse Fire Chief Gregg Cleveland, in Wisconsin, and Winona Fire Chief Curt Bittle, in Minnesota, told Walz each state's regulations can be a big barrier to responding when an incident involves both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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