Trains would bring nothing but problems

The coal trains rumbling through North Idaho pose a threat both to our safety and environment.  Since the U.S. is using less coal and more clean energy, this coal is bound for Asia — through shipping terminals on the West Coast — where it is polluting cities like Beijing in China.

These coal trains, which roll through our towns (Sandpoint is a hub for both BNSF railroad lines,) our backyards, near our schools and over our pristine lake, already are closing railroad crossings to traffic and delaying emergency responders access to our communities.

JAMES W. RAMSEY

Kootenai

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