On All aboard: Officials get chance to ride rails

Posted on June 15 at 6:57 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Where does everyone get the idea that this is about passenger trains? The article refers to the passengers taking the "tour". Obviously everyone is missing the point here- the rail needs to be upgraded for the safety of everyone. The crews on the train and the residents along the lines. Also, the UP and WSOR are two completely different companies not to mention that the yards are also seperate, so why all the comments about something that doesn't apply to this article. WSOR in Janesville handles ALOT of the WSOR business, whether it is going to Madison or Horicon then onto the respective companies. Look at the improvements to Milton with new industry and jobs for the community. I am all for passenger train from Janesville to Chicago, but that is a completely different subject that this article does not address. The main issue is improvements equal safety for all!! I urge the local governments to help Mr. Gardner get the monies needed to upgrade the rails--- how would you like a derailment to happen in your back yard due to poor tracks?? NOT ME!