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For some reason, he said the driver pulled onto the crossing despite the horn on the train sounding.

Noland said the plan is to contact Royal Excursion and discuss any need for drivers to undergo any additional safety training they might need for traveling near railroad crossings.

Noland said the freight train was heading in a westerly direction after servicing a GAF roofing materials facility in Michigan City.

“There are several railroad tracks they have to cross and it’s very important to us that they make sure that they’re doing it in a safe manner,” he said.

Noland said construction of the second rail line is scheduled to be finished by the end of this year and go into service in May of 2024 after a lengthy testing period.