Canadian Pacific released a white paper showing how CP’s proposed combination with Norfolk Southern Corp. (NS) will alleviate congestion in the key rail hub of Chicago. ‘A CP-NS combined network would have a meaningful, lasting impact on Chicago congestion for the clear benefit of customers, competitors and the broader economy, ‘ the company says.
Chicago is the most critical freight hub within North America’s rail system where the threat of gridlock is constant and rooted in the status quo. In 2014, roughly 25 percent of all rail freight traffic traveled through Chicago where six major Class I freight railways connect. According to the recently released Amtrak Chicago Gateway Blue Ribbon Panel Report, Chicago is also “the most important hub in Amtrak’s national network.” Additionally, more than 700 weekday Metra commuter rail trains operate in the Chicago area.
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