A Lake County Board resolution opposed a merger between the Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern railroad. But Canadian Pacific's president and CEO said the county’s opposition was based on incorrect information.
However, an objection to the merger filed by Metra with the federal Surface Transportation Board in March contends the combination of the two railroads will increase freight traffic 380%. Metra’s contention was referenced in the County Board’s resolution.
Creel said in the letter there will be an increase in freight traffic in Metra’s Milwaukee District West line, which runs between Bensenville and Elgin, but does not touch Lake County. When Metra becomes concerned with issues such as the merger, Hart said in an email Thursday the county becomes aware as well. She wants to see more and improved commuter service.
Creel said in the letter to Hart, the Canadian Pacific obtained the right to dispatch trains on tracks it shares with Metra in a 1985 agreement. He also said his company is better suited to handle the dispatching duties. “With evidence of years of issues with respect to CP dispatching, the dispatching and operational relationship between Metra and CP can no longer be left to the contractual arrangements between them,” Metra said in its objection.
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