Case against CN has been involved in discussion with a coalition of farmers and railway workers that want to take over operations on a network of lines that are included in the Omnitrax application. Feeny said CN will argue that the section of the Canada Transportation Act under which the applications have been filed is not appropriate. Both applicants are relying on Section 138, which says the agency can grant a railway the right to operate trains on another railway's tracks if it is found to be in the public interest. The network is functioning. Meanwhile, a Omnitrax spokesperson said the company wants the CTA to hold public hearings on its proposal, preferably in Western Canada.
Interested parties can intervene in support or opposition to the applications.
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