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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.