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Crews on Thursday morning shut off the Chesapeake & Albemarle rail crossing in front of the former Allstate Building Supply off Hughes Boulevard. The property owner, Clay Foreman, said that he had free access to the crossing, but that RailAmerica demanded a $1,080 fee for crossing access and insurance coverage that would cost him $10,000.

Thomas J. Turney/The Daily Advance

Crews on Thursday morning shut off the Chesapeake & Albemarle rail crossing in front of the former Allstate Building Supply off Hughes Boulevard. The property owner, Clay Foreman, said that he had free access to the crossing, but that RailAmerica demanded a $1,080 fee for crossing access and insurance coverage that would cost him $10,000.

Closing of rail crossing puzzles businessman

By William F. West

The Daily Advance

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A local businessman said he is perplexed why a railroad company has ended a 50-year agreement on his property and removed what was a private crossing from Hughes Boulevard.

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Business Owner for All State Supply

Don't worry Mr. Business Owner, faithful followers of AllState Supply will find their way to your Company. The previous responder seems to have a heart of stone. I hope things work out for the best for you and your business.

Boo,Hoo,Hoo

If my memory serves me right, this is the ONLY private crossing along this stretch going thru Elizabeth City with the exception of the old cotton mill. All the rest are public street crossings. There are several businesses on "that side of the tracks" that have to use the Mill St. route, but you don't hear them belly-aching. It really sounds like Foreman got into a p*****g match with Hannan of RailAmerica and got an attitude adjustment. Face the music buddy. Your name doesn't have the clout with the big boys as it use to have here in good ole' EC! Welcome to the real world of us have not's.

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