Illinois congressman opposes new train merger that would link Canada, US and Mexico

Illinois congressman opposes new train merger that would link Canada, US and Mexico

Illinois Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of the 8th district wants to see a proposed train merger of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern come to a halt.

COOK COUNTY, Ill. - A proposed merger of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern would create the only single-line railway linking Canada, the United States and Mexico.

However, Illinois Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of the 8th district wants to see this train come to a halt.

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He says the merger will cause a negative environmental and economic impact.

The congressman represents the largest metropolitan area of anywhere in the country affected by this potential merger.