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Congressman proposes high-speed rail project that would cut travel time between major US cities in...
The Cool Down via Yahoo News· 6 days agoThe potential of high-speed rail in the United States has piqued the interest of an Illinois...
Illinois lawmaker wants ‘two and a half’ hour rail service from Chicago to St. Louis
KTVI via Yahoo News· 1 month agoAn Illinois lawmaker makes his case for a faster high-speed rail service between Chicago and St....
$8.2 billion in grants awarded for passenger train improvements, including new high-speed rail...
The Cool Down via Yahoo News· 5 months agoGood news for fans of rail travel — $8.2 billion in grants have been awarded for route improvements...
Federal government allows Amtrak trains to speed up travel between St. Louis and Chicago
Belleville News-Democrat via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAmtrak will begin offering shorter trips between St. Louis and Chicago now that the federal...
Beyond the SAFE-T Act: These bills passed during the Illinois General Assembly veto session
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWhile much of the attention was on the amended SAFE-T Act, the Illinois General Assembly passed a...
Could Rockford be the next Illinois city to make big train news?
Rockford Register Star via Yahoo News· 12 months agoAmtrak scored a win this week by unveiling higher speed passenger rail service between Chicago and St. Louis, but Rockford could be the next Illinois city to land a big passenger rail headline ...
Passenger trains could help combat climate change — if rail can actually get built
The Hill via Yahoo News· 6 months agoThe Biden administration is investing billions in passenger rail, giving a boost to a potentially...
Lincoln Service speeds permitted to reach 110 mph. What to know:
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 1 year agoTaking the train to Chicago or St. Louis this summer? Travelers can soon expect adjusted schedules...
No federal money for Brightline Florida but train officials confident on Tampa expansion
Palm Beach Daily News via Yahoo News· 6 months agoTALLAHASSEE — Passenger rail service in Florida wasn’t included Friday as the White House announced...
Gov. Pritzker signs bill pulling state pension fund investments from Russia, Belarus
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 1 year agoGov. JB Pritzker signed several bills and amendments earlier this week going into effect either...