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The future of high-speed rail explained

High-speed rail (HSR) is rapidly evolving, promising to revolutionize transportation by offering faster, more efficient ...

Passenger rail from Moline to Chicago in package of bills on governor’s desk

The proposed passenger rail from Moline to Chicago is closer to becoming a reality after legislation passed Friday. The Illinois General Assembly passed a package of bills early Friday morning that ...
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Illinois touts funding for passenger rail projects but obstacles remain: Analysis

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker disclosed earlier this month that his administration seeks to commit almost $1 billion of planned ...
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Illinois passes state transit bill, including funding for Moline-to-Chicago passenger rail

MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Illinois lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion transit funding package Thursday night which includes ...
The Boston Globe

High-speed rail — and even higher expectations

In “High-speed rail is a distraction. Just make the trains better” (Opinion, Oct. 28), Alan Wirzbicki argues that what’s more ...

Slowly but surely, high-speed rail backers believe Cascadia mega-project will become a reality

Ten years into a dream to connect Vancouver, B.C., Seattle and Portland via a high-speed rail line, the plan is moving ...