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Neither the state nor cities and counties monitor exactly what trains transport locally.

Indiana will use its funding to study potential improvements to the Amtrak Cardinal line — which connects Indianapolis to Chicago — and a new, proposed corridor to connect Louisville and Indianapolis.

Putnam County Commissioner David Berry said shipments like this come to Roachdale all the time. The only thing that’s different is the high-profile situation.

The engineer activated the emergency breaks but was unable to stop the train before it collided with the man.

The collision just before 9 a.m. killed Chad M. Stafford, 37, and Stephen R. Stafford, II, 42, both of Anderson, said Madison County Coroner Dr. Troy Abbott.

Investigators said the train’s lights and horn were working but the train still struck Lewis.

Advocates continue to push for cooperation between local leaders, individuals and state legislators to further advocate for passenger rail.

Local, state and federal officials gathered in Michigan City Monday to celebrate construction progress on the South Shore Line’s double track project.