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Amtrak’s Bridgeport Move Sparks Outcry | Chicago News
Illinois senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are demanding transparency from Amtrak as it plans to relocate a major maintenance facility to Bridgeport — a move sparking fierce backlash from residents who fear noise, pollution, and disruption to their neighborhood. With nearly $900 million in funding, including $600 million from federal sources, the project aims to build a 24/7, four-story yard near White Sox Stadium — but locals say they’ve been ignored. No renderings or site plans have been shared, and community leaders are calling for real dialogue, not just presentations. The fight is…
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