This situation has been going on since at least the 1930's - not to be critical of the cause, but this battle goes off & on, pro & con every few years or so. Considering the ups & downs of the coal market,massive environmental concerns, along with no doubt the astronomical building costs - the chances of a completed coal hauling railroad are quite slim
Talk to ya later,
Dale Jones
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