that"we don't need another rail merger that'll crush competition, reduce safety, increase prices, and destroy jobs."who represents some Chicago suburbs through which the new international railway will run,
Tuesday that"even before the disaster in Ohio, I had been warning about the threats to communities in my district that would come from a potential CP-KCS merger."The Washington Pos"If what happened in East Palestine happened here in Itasca, the entire community would need to evacuate," she added."It's terrifying."U.S.
"The decision includes an unprecedented seven-year oversight period and contains many conditions designed to mitigate environmental impacts, preserve competition, protect railroad workers, and promote efficient passenger rail," STB said, adding that it"also anticipates the merger will result in improvements in safety and the reduction of carbon emissions."
"Shame on STB for disregarding both the administration and the rail workers who know all too well that corporate consolidation leads to a more dangerous rail industry."