Ocala officials are once again looking into permanently removing the railway in downtown and ending any future railroad services in light of two derailments this year, nearly four years after a similar conversation under nearly identical circumstances.
The Ocala City Council discussed the potential railway changes during its regular meeting on Tuesday evening. The discussion among the council came in light of two major derailments that impacted the city recently.
According to Ocala Fire Rescue Chief Clint Welborn, a train that derailed behind the Cypresside Townhomes along SE 14th Avenue on July 25 has remained in place until a crane can be brought in to remove it…