SURREY — Having a hard time tuning out train noise in North Surrey?
Want to make some noise of your own?
Jasbir Sandhu, the NDP MP for Surrey North, is hosting a town hall meeting Thursday (Jan. 22) to address long-time complaints from residents of Bridgeview, Royal Heights and Bolivar Heights about railway noise coming from the Thornton rail yard.
"This is an issue that has long roots in Surrey North," Sandhu said. "While whistling at railway crossings can be controlled through municipal bylaws, the Thornton rail yard operates within a gap in legislation."
Sandhu said his NDP colleague Peter Julian, MP for Burnaby-New Westminster, will share information on his private members bill, Bill C-393, or The Railway Noise and Vibration Control Act.
"My main goal during this meeting is to listen to the concerns of the residents of Surrey North, which will help inform my priorities in Ottawa," Sandhu said.
The meeting will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bridgeview Community Centre, located at 11475-126A Street.
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