[IABS-Talk] Union Pacific Scores Win In Chicago Metra Rail Line Fight

[Michal Nowicki]

An Illinois federal court just handed down a decision that could have
serious negative impacts on Metra. Unfortunately, I don't have access to the
full article and don't have time to review the court opinion, but here's the
Law360 headline:

 

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Union Pacific Scores Win In Chicago Metra Rail Line Fight 

An Illinois federal judge handed rail giant Union Pacific a win in its
dispute with Chicago's commuter rail system, Metra, over three rail lines on
which Union Pacific no longer wants to operate passenger service, saying it
is not federally required to maintain passenger service levels. 

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Read full article > 

 

Depending on what the court actually said, an urgent call to action may be
in order. Can someone please investigate further?

 

Michal Nowicki, Treasurer

National Federation of the Blind of Illinois

847-361-9403

www.nfbofillinois.org <http://www.nfbofillinois.org>