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Portland’s railroad crossings on SE 8th, 11th, and 12th Ave are turning into daily traffic nightmares, with trains causing hour-long backups that disrupt lives and work. As Union Pacific eyes a merger with Norfolk Southern to cut costs and boost competition, locals fear it’ll only worsen congestion in an already choked area. City council is stepping in, demanding solutions like an overpass before the merger moves forward—warning that more trains mean more gridlock. Union Pacific insists the merger will improve efficiency and promises collaboration, but residents are asking: who benefits when everyday commutes grind to a halt?

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