Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern Railroads merger - Action Alert
Wednesday, August 10th at 5:30 pm
Davenport City Council Chamber
26 W. 4th ST
Davenport (map)
Environmental Forum
Don’t Be Railroaded!
What does the merger of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern railroads mean to the Quad Cities?
FACTS:
- Up to 22 trains with an average of 8,000 ft or 1.5 miles long will be traveling through the QC daily. A 10 min. wait at the crossing can become a 40 min. wait.
- These trains will transport tank cars from Canada to Mexico. Each car will carry 30,000 gallons of flammable crude oil.
- Estimate a minimum of 2.5 hr. of train traffic a day. The train runs 24 hr. a day.
IMPACT OF THE INCREASED TRAIN TRAFFIC:
- Risk of accidents and derailment will increase according. There had been several accidents and derailments of CP trains since 2019.
- Due to the long train, emergency vehicles may not be able to reach residents and businesses located south of the track.
- Noise pollution, vibration, traffic, the increase in air pollution can impact property value and economic development of the river front.
TAKE ACTION:
- Attend the Davenport City Council meeting on Wed. Aug 10th at 5:30 pm at City Hall Council Chamber and voice your concerns. This topic is on the agenda.
- If you’re unable to attend, contact your alderperson and express your opinion.
- Write a letter to the editor of the Quad City Times and express your concerns.
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