top of page
Search

Addressing Railway Challenges in Thomas Square

TSNA Launches Railway Task Force to Tackle Community Concerns


The Thomas Square Neighborhood Association (TSNA) has established a Railway Task Force to address growing concerns about railway commerce and its impact on our community’s health, safety, and infrastructure.


🚧 Key Community Concerns


As train traffic continues to increase due to commercial growth at Savannah’s ports and industrial shoreline, residents are reporting worsening conditions tied to:


  • Noise pollution, especially during overnight hours

  • Damage to building foundations and underground infrastructure

  • Traffic disruptions and dangerous crossings

  • Chemical and environmental concerns

  • Safety hazards from stalled or speeding trains


While the establishment of a quiet zone and reduced rush-hour train stalls have been positive steps forward, significant challenges remain—especially as longer and heavier “super trains” (exceeding 90 cars) become more common.


🔧 Potential Solutions in Discussion


During our conversations thus far with various stakeholders, the following ideas have been proposed:


  • Shorter, more frequent trains to reduce the impact of long hauls

  • Enforcement of regulated limits on train speed, weight, and noise

  • Replacing asphalt crossings with more durable cement slab crossings

  • Expanding the quiet zone from Habersham Street to Victory North Drive

  • Long-term vision: Repurposing the railway corridor as a linear park (pending industrial relocation)


📣 Your Voice Matters


The Railway Task Force urges residents, especially those living near the tracks, to:


  1. Join the TSNA: Support neighborhood advocacy and stay informed. Your membership strengthens our voice and helps drive change on issues like train disruptions.

  2. Join the Railway Task Force: Be part of the solution. Help us track issues, attend meetings, and push for safer, quieter rail activity.

  3. Complete the Railway Survey: Your input is crucial in helping us identify key concerns as we collaborate with city leaders on effective solutions. Take the Railway Survey


For more information on the Railway Task Force, visit: https://www.tsnasavannah.org/initiatives-services/railway



 
 
 

Comments

bottom of page