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Approval of railroad merger ‘a big, big day’ for Baton Rouge to New Orleans passenger rail

Por: The Advocate Business March 17, 2023

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The decision by federal regulators to approve a merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern was a major step forward in the effort to reestablish passenger rail service between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, supporters said.“It was a big, big day,” said John Spain, executive vice president of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation and a longtime advocate for passenger rail service. “That was probably the last significant decision we... + full article



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