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Ed Markey: Safety in our rails is also paramount. Passenger trains often also share the same tracks as freight trains.

On the recordJanuary 27, 2015
Safety in our rails is also paramount. Passenger trains often also share the same tracks as freight trains.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey highlights the importance of rail safety due to shared tracks.

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