Since 2023, four collisions have occurred along the BNSF tracks running through downtown Mount Vernon, three of them fatal. This study is the first step toward identifying solutions for grade separations and safety upgrades that will protect residents, speed up emergency response, and keep freight and passenger trains moving.
On safety upgrades in Mount Vernon
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