If you've ever sat in traffic at a railroad crossing because the train was stopped on the tracks, you know why we're asking the question... 'How long can a train legally stop in Louisiana?'
Based on new information we now have a better idea when passenger rail service from Louisiana eastward to Mississippi and Alabama might actually begin.
Ever sat at a train crossing in Shreveport or Bossier City and thought "This seems like a really long stop" or "This train isn't even moving". You're not alone.
A Train Ride Into Shreveport’s Past- Join Us for Some Hidden History
Did you know that in the period from the early to mid-1900s, downtown Shreveport was home to three passenger train terminals? Most cities our size were home to one…if they were lucky. In addition to the three downtown passenger stops, there was a freight terminal, an “A” frame bridge that is one of only two in the country, and so