On Thursday August 21st, Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3)
announced his support for the Canadian National (CN) Rail
purchase of the Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern (EJ&E) Railway in
North Riverside.
Blocked crossings, idling trains, and loud train whistles have been a fact of life for generations of Chicagoland residents. CN’s acquisition of EJ&E will help alleviate many of these inconveniences for over 60 municipalities, including many Third District communities, by diverting train traffic away from Chicago and the close-in suburbs. The deal will improve the way freight travels through the region, improve air quality, and will not impact Amtrak or Metra service.