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Canadian National
Matteson, IL



In the Village of Matteson the Canadian National has two lines that cross each other. The elevated north-south line of the Canadian National was the former Illinois Central. On this elevated line also runs the Metra-Electric Line. Running east-west at ground level is the Canadian National line that was the former Elgin, Joliet, & Eastern.


Looking east along the former E.J. & E. line going under the former Illinois Central line. (August, 2021)