McGregor Residents Say Railway Blocking Streets and Crossings

McGregor city leaders say the Canadian Pacific Kansas City rail line is blocking streets and access to the Mississippi River. A report says trains park for over 30 minutes sometimes and block streets and crossings. According to the Iowa Department of Transportation, trains can block an entrance for up to ten minutes except during certain times. This past week, the city sent out a message to residents telling people to report problems with the railroad. McGregor Mayor Lyle Troester says the railway has also impacted the city’s $11 million downtown redevelopment project that started earlier this spring.