Interesting. I'd not heard nor read any rumors. It has me wondering what CP is planning for the NE USA.
CP is planning to keep the Rouses Point to Schenectady line for now. They will continue to move shale oil on the north end and serve the GE plant in Schenectady. With the price of oil so low, shale oil may become unprofitable, and things could change drastically.
Rumors are that this deal has been long coming and predates the CP CSX take over talk. It gives NS more control over their Chicago to Boston business.