A coalition of northwest suburban mayors opposes the proposed $31 billion merger of the Canadian Pacific and Kansas City southern railroads.
Like a lot of towns, trains are part of the everyday fabric of downtown Bartlett. JC's Mexican restaurant is across the street from a Metra station. And the idea of adding eight to 14 more freight trains, some up to two miles long, does not sit well with the owner.The public will get the chance to weigh in on the merger Monday night at a meeting with the Federal Surface Transportation Board, which will rule on the merger.
"The length of these trains will close every intersection in town for quite some time. So getting north and south would be impossible," said Bartlett Mayor Kevin Wallace.
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