This is a bad move by @amtrak that should be opposed. This yard will be needed to expand passenger rail service in the Midwest. It is very short-sighted. https://www.hsrail.org/blog/amtrak-should-rethink-its-plan-to-sell-a-national-asset/
Amtrak Should Rethink Its Plan to Sell a National Asset | High Speed Rail Alliance

Instead of undercutting the energy and momentum for a world-class regional-rail network hubbed in Chicago, Amtrak should work for it

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