After East Palestine, ‘Bomb Trains’? prospect.org/environment/20…

Illinois Is No Stranger to Train Derailments Involving Hazardous Materials. Could an East Palestine Disaster Happen Here? An investigation by WTTW - Chicago PBS #trains #railfan #StopCPKC #derailment news.wttw.com/2023/03/07/ill…

Visit our website to read the response from STB Chairman Oberman to the Illinois delegation in Washington's letter urging a deeper look into the proposed merger. stopcpkc.com #railfan #StopCPKC #trains #Illinois

Railroad merger draws increased scrutiny in wake of Ohio derailment (The Washington Post) “If what happened in East Palestine happened here in Itasca, the entire community would need to evacuate. It’s terrifying.” ow.ly/ErGx50Ni91G #trains #railfan

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. reuters.com/world/us/senat…

Statement from #StopCPKC on pending merger decision tomorrow: #railfan #trains #illinois

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. nytimes.com/2023/03/15/bus…

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 chicagotribune.com/business/trans…

The derailment, according to officials with the Mohave County Sheriff's Office, happened near the town of Topock. fox10phoenix.com/news/train-rep…

After Controversial Freight Rail Merger Approved, Northwest Suburban Communities Weigh Next Steps news.wttw.com/2023/03/23/aft…

Freight Train Cars Derail in Suburban Franklin Park, Authorities Say nbcchicago.com/news/local/fre…

Thank you Tammy Duckworth

70-car train derails in North Dakota, spills hazardous materials: reports foxnews.com/us/70-car-trai… #FoxNews

This could happen here. cnn.com/2023/03/30/us/… #StopCPKC #trains #railfan

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Suburban coalition files federal appeal critical of recent railway merger abc7chicago.com/cpkc-merger-ca…

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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.