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Illinois Commerce Commission denies BNSF petitions to close at-grade crossings in Peoria and Knox counties
Summary
The Commission approved orders denying BNSF Railway Company's petitions to close at-grade rail crossings in Peoria County and Knox County, finding BNSF had not met the burden required under Part 1536.20 of the Illinois Administrative Code or under Section 18C-7401(3) of the Illinois Public Utilities Act; the denials were approved by general consent.
At the April 23, 2026 transportation meeting, Mr. Scott introduced items RR-6 and RR-7 as petitions by BNSF Railway Company to close at-grade rail crossings in Peoria County and Knox County. He stated the orders deny the petitions, finding BNSF had not met its burden under Part 1536.20 of the Illinois…
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