• It’s time to meet 21st century realities with 21st century rail

    So we’re working hard to bring President Obama’s vision of high-speed rail to life.

  • Agreement in Place for Construction of Chicago-Moline Passenger Rail Route, Creating 2,000 Jobs

    “We are very excited that we now have an agreement in place so construction can begin on this important passenger service extension connecting Chicago and the Quad Cities,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider.

  • Equipment upgrades next for Midwest high-speed rail project

    The goal is to have new equipment ready for the start of full service in 2014. Test runs on the north end of the Chicago-St. Louis corridor are scheduled for 2012.
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  • U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Awards $186 Million to Illinois to Expand High-Speed Rail in the Midwest

    Construction is already underway on the Chicago – St. Louis corridor, and work on the extension to Joliet will begin this spring.

Welcome

The Midwest is working as one region to connect its residents through improved high-speed and intercity passenger rail service.  Connecting the largest markets in the region to Chicago through rail will create new jobs, stimulate private investment, expand transportation options and reduce our environmental impact.

A regional network is expected to create an average of 15,200 jobs annually during the construction period, of which 6,000 are construction jobs. A Midwest system will create 57,000 permanent jobs throughout the region.

Project Benefits

High-speed rail is expected to create an average of 15,200 jobs annually during the construction period, of which 6,000 are construction jobs. A Midwest system will create 57,000 permanent jobs throughout the region.
 

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