A Metra train arrives at the LaSalle Street Metra Station in the Loop, Monday morning, Jan. 4, 2021.
A Metra train arrives at the LaSalle Street Metra Station in the Loop, Monday morning, Jan. 4, 2021. To reach 35 million rides this year, Metra executives discussed how to appeal to nontraditional commuters in the coming year. Ashlee Rezin / Chicago Sun-Times
A Metra train arrives at the LaSalle Street Metra Station in the Loop, Monday morning, Jan. 4, 2021.

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Major rail merger could bring more freight trains through Chicagoland

The $31 billion merger could mean increased train traffic through DuPage and Cook counties.

A Metra train arrives at the LaSalle Street Metra Station in the Loop, Monday morning, Jan. 4, 2021. To reach 35 million rides this year, Metra executives discussed how to appeal to nontraditional commuters in the coming year. Ashlee Rezin / Chicago Sun-Times
By Brenda Ruiz

Groups opposed to the Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern merger say they don’t want the additional noise, potential disruptions and increased risk of crashes and exposure to hazardous materials the merger could bring.

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GUEST: Jared Rutecki, investigative reporter and producer, WTTW

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A Metra train arrives at the LaSalle Street Metra Station in the Loop, Monday morning, Jan. 4, 2021.
A Metra train arrives at the LaSalle Street Metra Station in the Loop, Monday morning, Jan. 4, 2021. To reach 35 million rides this year, Metra executives discussed how to appeal to nontraditional commuters in the coming year. Ashlee Rezin / Chicago Sun-Times
A Metra train arrives at the LaSalle Street Metra Station in the Loop, Monday morning, Jan. 4, 2021.

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Major rail merger could bring more freight trains through Chicagoland

The $31 billion merger could mean increased train traffic through DuPage and Cook counties.

A Metra train arrives at the LaSalle Street Metra Station in the Loop, Monday morning, Jan. 4, 2021. To reach 35 million rides this year, Metra executives discussed how to appeal to nontraditional commuters in the coming year. Ashlee Rezin / Chicago Sun-Times
By Brenda Ruiz

Groups opposed to the Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern merger say they don’t want the additional noise, potential disruptions and increased risk of crashes and exposure to hazardous materials the merger could bring.

Reset learns more about the deal.

GUEST: Jared Rutecki, investigative reporter and producer, WTTW

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