Elgin Joliet & Eastern, the EJ&E, the "J"

The EJ&E is now the Canadian National(CN). A long time railroad of the Chicagoland area has been absorbed by another larger railroad. The potential for growth, a tempting thing, as through ways for rail in Chicagoland are few. Many improvements will need to be made to much of the right-of-way, in doing so, the possibilities for expanded commuter rail also increase. Only 5 months ago, each of the commuter rail branches serving Chicago saw double digit increases in ridership. With renewed interest in a railroad, comes the opportunity to help serve those along its route.

As I sit watching switching operations, I will remember the "J", and look forward to what the CN will do over the coming years.