Washington - A lawmaker has proposed an hours-of-service exception that would prevent some trains from blocking vehicles and emergency services personnel at railroad crossings. Rep. Tom Petri (R-WI) introduced the legislation Sept. 18 after a train in his district blocked a state highway for five hours. The train was stopped because the crew had reached its maximum hours of service and a new crew had yet to arrive, according to local reports.
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