Metra's BNSF railway receives grant for additional safety

There is $2.88 million in federal funding to help prevent the problem.

Part of the money will pay for more than 18,000 feet of new fencing at 18 roadway crossings, from Berwyn to LaGrange.

Metra said this area was chosen since the BNSF is its busiest line. About 91 trains pass through the corridor every day. Thanks for reading CBS NEWS.Please enter valid email address to continue

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