Transportation Jobs in Chicago Created by EJ&E Railway Sale
Tuesday, January 6th, 2009More transportation jobs in Chicago could soon be created because of a railroad deal.
Canadian National Railway recently won the right to purchase EJ&E Railway from the U.S. Surface Transportation Board.
On the up side, the Chicago Metropolis 2020 has estimated the project could create 600 new jobs, a welcome notion while other jobs are being cut, and add $60 million to the local economy each year, while 80 communities will see a reduction in rail traffic. On the down side, according to an article by the Chicago Tribune, the sale will result in increased rail traffic Waukegan, Barrington, Aurora, Joliet and east into Indiana.