Groups are concerned that the CP KCS merger could impact safety Fox River water after the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment and chemical spill.
The popular high school student was killed when the car when the car she was in went around crossing gates and was struck by a train in Hinsdale.
"The increased traffic that we're talking about with this merger, there would be more chances for those crashes to occur at grade level crossings," Wilson said.and DuPage County officials have opposed the proposed merger for more than a year. They say the substantially longer trains and increased traffic would cause numerous safety concerns, including the increased risk of a derailment like the one in East Palestine, Ohio that spilled toxic chemicals.
The Fox River, which provides drinking water to several west suburban communities, runs right next to the tracks in Elgin. Many in the coalition are concerned the Surface Transportation Board will approve the merger without answering their safety concerns.
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