FAIRPORT, N.Y. — Senator Chuck Schumer is asking CSX to rework its train schedules through the village of Fairport.

The Senate majority leader released a letter on Wednesday that he sent to the train company. He says he's fielding complaints from residents about traffic delays due to trains that he says are often sitting on tracks across North Main Street.

According to Schumer the trains are making prolonged stops and idling for prolonged periods while blocking the street. He says it not only causes traffic jams, but could also obstruction emergency services.

“Slowed-down and idling trains on Main Street are leaving Fairport residents and businesses stranded and endangering everyone by cutting off direct access to the rest of the community, and worse, emergency services,” said Senator Schumer. “Residents aren’t even able to take full advantage of the recently reopened Main Street Lift Bridge because of trains that block Main Street for long periods of time. I’m calling on CSX to immediately work to alleviate the issue and look into changing where their trains stop in order to restore safety, support Main Street businesses, and end needless motorist delays.”

This comes as the state DOT finally finished repairs on the Fairport Lift Bridge and reopened it to vehicle traffic. The bridge was closed for just under two years.