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

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.