Coalition members were present at the court on Friday to send a message that the merger is not just a legal technicality – real people, communities, and consequences are tied to the court’s decision.
We need answers about the safety impacts in Illinois with the recent rail merger of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.
What happened in Ohio could just as easily have happened in our state. https://t.co/e3suJ4Drpo
I'm deeply disappointed that the Surface Transportation Board sided against my constituents. As I've said, the merger will dramatically increase freight traffic, harming the wellbeing of our region. I will continue to provide close oversight of this merger
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The East Palestine disaster raised significant questions about rail safety. Allowing this merger is a mistake & remedies imposed to approve it are insufficient. I remain concerned about consolidation leading to more safety risks, higher costs & job cuts.
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We don't need another rail merger that'll crush competition, reduce safety, increase prices, and destroy jobs. Following the East Palestine disaster, I'm urging the Surface Transportation Board to block the @CanadianPacific-Kansas City Southern merger.
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@STBopagac Chairman Martin Oberman will hold a press conf. re the decision on the proposed acquisition of Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCS) by @CanadianPacific (CP). Wed., March 15, 2023, at 10:00 AM CDT. View live at: https://t.co/uxOOjv6utt
#StopCPKC
Railroad merger draws increased scrutiny in wake of Ohio derailment (@washingtonpost)
“If what happened in East Palestine happened here in Itasca, the entire community would need to evacuate. It’s terrifying.”
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