Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers says there are families that are still rooted in Clinton thanks to the impact the railroad once had in Illinois. He says even though the railroad industry has left Clinton, rail lines still run through town, impacting the community.

 

 

Rail lines are considered private property and Chief Lowers says sometimes it is a little known fact. He says honoring the fact those lines are private property needs to be respected.

 

 

Awareness is also a big talking point for rail safety week. Chief Lowers says a lot of people will often get used to not seeing trains at crossings close to home. He encourages motorists to take an extra second and double-check, just to make sure.

 

 

Chief Lowers points out they will be keeping a close eye on motorists obeying traffic signals, certain vehicles honoring stopping when they are supposed to because of cargo they are hauling and making sure pedestrians are not walking on or along rail lines.