Sewell: $23.8M to improve railroad infrastructure, safety in district

Much-needed funding to improve railroad crossings in the Birmingham area is on its way, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell announced Monday. Sewell (D-Birmingham) called the $23.8 million in federal funding a “major step forward” in addressing the issue of blocked railroad crossings in her home district, which includes parts of Birmingham and surrounding areas. “This funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law represents a critical part of our long-term strategy to alleviate blocked railroad crossings and will go a long way in improving the quality of life for those living in and around B