"NIRPC opposes CN plans"....So much for regionalism

The headline in the business section of todays' Times reads "NIRPC opposes CN plans." So much for their stated mission of "NIRPC is a regional council of local governments serving the three counties of northwest Indiana. The northwest Indiana region is an integral part of the greater Chicago metropolitan area. NIRPC provides a forum that enables the citizens of northwest Indiana to address regional issues relating to transportation, the environment and community and economic development." (From NIRPC website) The Times article implies, but doesn't specifically say, that the vote went along community lines. Is this how a regional body works? What about the jobs that would be created in Gary, a city in dire straights?
Even more puzzling about this vote is the fact that for the last year, or more, the NIRPC has been championing the development of intemodal rail facilities in the region; more specifically in LaPorte, in Porter County, and even the proposed facility in Hammond. What do they think will happen if any or all these facilities are built? Will the railroads decrease other traffic to increase intermodal, or will they just increase traffic?
In my opinion, all this opposition is just posturing. The federal gov't has identified the Chicago bottleneck as one of the largest problems with the national rail network; this buyout is a win-win for the feds. First, it helps reduce the congestion in the "Chicago metropolitan area." Second, it does it without using any federal money.
Have any of the affected communities talked to the CN about reducing the impact of they buyout? Or are they just having a fit?
Having said all that, if nothing else this doesn't bode well for any plans that may be in the works for Hammond. Think about it. If the lords of the various fiefdoms can gather to oppose the CN buyout, which will be good for the region and the country, what will keep them from opposing something that will elevate one of the northern cities?