KCS increases train speed on segments from Gulfport to Hattiesburg Line
July 1, 2012 / Updated July 4, 2012
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Kansas City Southern Railway Co. increased train speed over some segments of its Gulfport to Hattiesburg, MS line from 10-25 mph in early June.
The increase in train speed over these track segments is the result off a major track rehabilitation effort that will enhance economic development opportunities at the Port of Gulfport, according to KCS.
Trains going through downtown Wiggins are restricted to 10 mph. Rail speed limits south of I-10 also will not increase.
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