Voice concerns about plan to add Rockview-Dexter trains

To the editor:

I would like to give anyone who will be affected by the tremendous increase in train traffic from Rockview to Dexter, Mo., as proposed by the Union Pacific Railroad, much-needed information to be able to voice concerns or complaints. A copy of the project proposal in online at www.stb.dot.gov under "Filings." The docket number is 34672. Cathy Glidden is our project representative in Washington. She is with the Surface Transportation Board of Environmental Analysis. Her address is 1925 K St. N.W., Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20423. An environmental analysis must be done by federal law because of the excessive train traffic from Rockview to Dexter. This project can and should be stopped. If there are enough negative comments or complaints, we can stop the project. This project creates noise pollution and time delays for commuters, emergency vehicles and public safety vehicles. The deciding boards in Washington have all indicated they welcome all comments because "we live in Washington and you people live there where it's happening. All we know is what the railroad sends us."

LES GLASTETTER, Chaffee, Mo.