Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement regarding the Surface Transportation Boards (STB) decision to deny the North Coast Railroad Companys application.
We just received great news from the Surface Transportation Board: the scheme by a shadowy out-of-state LLC to revive an abandoned rail line through the Eel River canyon and start exporting coal to Asia has been rejected. After months of secretive business dealings, late filings, and a firestorm of local opposition, Im glad to report that the toxic coal train is for all intents and purposes dead," said Rep. Huffman. When we first learned of this outrageous scheme, I promised my constituents that I would make sure it never sees the light of day and I have worked hard on multiple fronts, including with local colleagues like State Senator Mike McGuire, to keep that promise. North Coast residents can breathe easier today, knowing that the toxic coal train proposal has been rejected and the Great Redwood Trail is one more step closer to reality. If the shadowy polluters promoting the coal train try to somehow revive their scheme, rest assured we will remain vigilant to make sure this climate zombie stays dead."
Jared Huffman has provided voters with clear stances on key issues by responding to the 2022 Political Courage Test.
What is the Political Courage Test?