Statement on the Canadian National Railway Corporation's
Proposed Purchase Of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway
The Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District is very concerned about the adverse public safety impact of the Canadian National Railway Corporation's proposal to increase freight train traffic through the heart of its 48 square mile district. The proposal - which would bring additional trains up to 10,000 feet long across intersections at Routes 14 and 59, and Lake Cook, Lake Zurich, Ela, Cuba, Penny and Otis Roads - will significantly restrict access for vehicles providing fire and emergency medical services. For the services the District provides, a delay of minutes can mean the difference between life and death.
Our mission is to protect the lives and property of residents and owners in the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District, by providing exceptional emergency fire and medical service.
The District's Board of Trustees is committed to working with leaders of communities within the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District, the Barrington Area Council of Governments (BACOG), federal and state officials, and Canadian National representatives to guarantee the District's ability to continue to provide effective, responsive and timely service.