A Sensible Approach to Rail Congestion
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New Lenox residents voice concerns at March 1 Town Meeting
A capacity crowd attended a two-hour Town Meeting in New Lenox on March 1 to express concern and ask questions about the pending acquisition of the EJ&E by CN.
Read our report on the Town Meeting (including photos and a PowerPoint slide show)
New Lenox RailSense is devoted to providing timely information about the proposed purchase of the EJ&E Railway by the Canadian National Railway, a move that will dramatically increase rail freight traffic through New Lenox and other communities.
With five grade crossings, New Lenox is the second-most impacted community of all municipalities located along the EJ&E. Without plans to ease traffic back-ups caused by more trains, not to mention delays for first responders, the existing proposal is not acceptable to New Lenox. Nonetheless, New Lenox believes in taking a measured response (read about our proposed solutions).
Official filing to Surface Transportation Board
Read the official document filed by the Village of New Lenox regarding the proposed sale of the EJ&E.
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A message from the mayor… As the mayor of New Lenox, I assure all residents that your safety and quality of life are the top priorities of the Village Board. We will strive to make every effort and exhaust all avenues to ensure that your interests are attended to. |
| As always, we are available to answer any questions or concerns you have. Please visit this Web site regularly for updates regarding the Canadian National Railroad’s proposed acquisition of the E J & E Railroad or call the Village Hall at 815-462-6400. | |
| Thanks to all of you for attending our Town Meeting on March 1. Read a report from the meeting here.
– Timothy A. Baldermann |
This site will keep you informed about the status of the sale, the impacts on New Lenox, what Village officials are doing, links to extensive resources for your review, and how you can help.
