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kd_1014 wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 11, 2022 9:36 am

It was me I rode the train cause im buying KCS

David Collins wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 29, 2022 8:33 am

Drove by the KCS yard here in Kansas City, one of the signs said Canadian Pacific & Kansas City Southern, so I guess the merger is really starting to come into effect here.

David Collins wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 29, 2022 8:33 am

Drove by the KCS yard here in Kansas City, one of the signs said Canadian Pacific & Kansas City Southern, so I guess the merger is really starting to come into effect here.

The Surface Transportation Board today issued its decision approving the acquisition of Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCS) by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP), with conditions. The decision includes an unprecedented seven-year oversight period and contains many conditions designed to mitigate environmental impacts, preserve competition, protect railroad workers, and promote efficient passenger rail. The Board also anticipates the merger will result in improvements in safety and the reduction of carbon emissions.

PerRock wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 15, 2023 11:03 am

STB approves the purchase of KCS by CP.

The Surface Transportation Board today issued its decision approving the acquisition of Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCS) by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP), with conditions. The decision includes an unprecedented seven-year oversight period and contains many conditions designed to mitigate environmental impacts, preserve competition, protect railroad workers, and promote efficient passenger rail. The Board also anticipates the merger will result in improvements in safety and the reduction of carbon emissions.

https://www.stb.gov/news-communications ... /pr-23-07/

Talk wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 15, 2023 11:07 am

PerRock wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 15, 2023 11:03 am

STB approves the purchase of KCS by CP.

The Surface Transportation Board today issued its decision approving the acquisition of Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCS) by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP), with conditions. The decision includes an unprecedented seven-year oversight period and contains many conditions designed to mitigate environmental impacts, preserve competition, protect railroad workers, and promote efficient passenger rail. The Board also anticipates the merger will result in improvements in safety and the reduction of carbon emissions.

https://www.stb.gov/news-communications ... /pr-23-07/

when they say "promote efficient passenger rail", does that imply new passenger rail or just improvements to current routes?

Passenger Rail – CP has one of the best Amtrak on-time performance records in the industry and has won Amtrak’s support for this merger. CPKC has committed to supporting Amtrak’s expansion plans, and to funding infrastructure improvements. As a result of the merger, CPKC will allow Amtrak to add new passenger service over the KCS-owned lines between New Orleans and Baton Rouge and the CP-owned lines through the Detroit River Tunnel between Detroit, Mich. and Windsor, Ontario. The Board recognizes the agreements between CP and Amtrak and imposes them as a condition for merger approval.

The Board also requires CPKC to adhere to the numerous commitments made regarding Metra and the surrounding Chicago communities, including: Installing and funding Positive Train Control wireless technology tie-ins at crossings located adjacent to Metra platforms; not permitting CPKC freight trains running between Kansas City, Missouri, and St. Paul, Minnesota, to operate over certain Metra Lines, except in emergency or other non-routine situations or when agreed upon; installing and funding Intelligent Transportation Systems Interconnect for Advanced Warning Signs and a predictive mobility system to deliver advanced notice of blocked crossings; and working with Metra to enhance communication about dispatching decisions to avoid delay to Metra’s scheduled trains. The decision also establishes a dispute resolution mechanism to ensure that any service issues between Metra and CPKC are handled in a timely and cooperative manner.

David Collins wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 15, 2023 2:39 pm

A wise man once said, "Just a feeling I got, that somethings about to happen, and I don't know what. If I think it means what I think it means, we are in trouble, big trouble".


Kinda sums up my thoughts on this situation.

Bonus points to whoever can guess the song/artist

David Collins wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:29 am

The reaction from the 12 year old foamers on instagram is comical, now they're bashing KCS for buying out CP instead of bashing NS as the worst railroad ever because they won't wash their heritage units , I guess you were right Mr. Saturnalia!

Railfan_Julian8849 wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 16, 2023 10:16 am

...popcorn anyone?