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Kewanee’s new Amtrak station seen as catalyst for economic development
Local, state and federal officials see Kewanee’s new Amtrak station as more than a place to wait for a train.
The depot, along with other downtown development efforts, can be a catalyst for downtown and economic development in the Kewanee area, they said.
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Amtrak: Work will disrupt Michigan routes
Amtrak says there will be some train cancellations and delays for three days starting Monday on the routes from Chicago to Port Huron and Pontiac, Mich.
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VIDEO: Rising gas prices encourage more people to ride Amtrak
The rising cost of gas has many people looking for ways to save, and some people are turning to the train.
Amtrak says ridership between Quincy and Chicago has soared more than 87 percent over the last 5 years.
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Post Link: http://www.wgem.com/story/17365243/rising-gas-prices-encourage-more-people-to-take-the-train
Amtrak crossing Missouri with dome car
Some of those taking to train to or from St. Louis this week are in for a treat – riding in a dome car that affords better views as the train rolls through the countryside.
What Amtrak calls its “Great Dome” car is being used on the Missouri River Runner, which runs four times daily across the state – twice each way – connecting Kansas City and St. Louis, with stops in Independence, Lee’s Summit and six other cities. Seating is first come, first served.
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Post Link: http://www.examiner.net/news/x1170666299/Amtrak-crossing-Missouri-with-dome-car
Coming down the tracks
The future of Amtrak and the possible expansion of the Chicago to Quad Cities line announced in 2010 is apparently still on track.
In the fall of 2010, a $230 million federal grant was awarded to Illinois and Iowa to establish a new Amtrak service between Chicago and Iowa City. The trains will run on a route beginning at Chicago’s Union Station and traveling on the BNSF Railway’s line to Wyanet, and then on the Iowa Interstate Railroad’s line from Wyanet to Iowa City.
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Post Link: http://www.bcrnews.com/2012/04/09/coming-down-the-tracks/als0zfs/
Amtrak ridership up 85% in Illinois
Figures released by the Illinois Department of Transportation show state-supported Amtrak routes are continuing to see a boom in popularity. State Rep. Don Moffitt said regional cooperation between cities on the Chicago-to-Quincy corridor, including Galesburg, is needed to reach the growing potential passenger rail service offers.
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Post Link: http://quincyjournal.com/amtrak-ridership-up-85-in-illinois1333838225.html
NS to begin Michigan trackwork next week
Starting April 16, Norfolk Southern Railway is scheduled to begin trackwork in Michigan that will result in the restoration of normal travel times on Amtrak’s Wolverine and Blue Water routes by May, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) andAmtrak officials recently announced.
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Vision for High-Speed Rail in America
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Read moreGovernor Quinn, Secretary LaHood and Senator Durbin Preview 110-MPH Rail Service in Illinois
110-mile per hour Rail Demonstration A Milestone For Midwest High-Speed Rail Network, Thousands of Jobs Created from Work
Read moreVIDEO: High-Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail Program
Witnesses testified on the Obama administration’s high-speed rail program.
Read moreAmtrak Ridership Growth Continues in FY 2013
March sets record as single best month in history of railroad
Read moreU.S. High-Speed Rail Programs Already Creating Jobs, Economic Benefits
http://evworld.com/news.cfm?newsid=29692
Take a Trip Out of the City on Amtrak’s Pere Marquette to Grand Rapids
Take the Amtrak Pere Marquette to Grand Rapids
http://chicagoist.com/2013/06/14/take_a_trip_out_of_the_city_on_amtr.php
If you’re looking for a good way …
Read moreIDOT Expected to Seek Proposals in mid-July to Build High-Speed Locomotives
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City, county seeking federal grant for rail underpass
http://www.sj-r.com/breaking/x2034904509/City-county-seeking-federal-grant-for-rail-underpass#ixzz2VTJnUeaO
Springfield and Sangamon County officials have applied for a $14 million federal grant to build …
Read moreIL Lawmakers Pushing For Amtrak Expansion In Area
http://www.kwqc.com/story/22513832/il-lawmakers-pushing-for-amtrak-expansion-in-area
Read moreSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider, Springfield Mayor Michael J. Houston and Sangamon County …
Read moreResearchers say high-speed rail could fuel U.S. real-estate, economic booms
http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=222234
New high-speed rail lines are credited with sparking a real estate and housing boom, among …
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Dear Illinois Amtrak Community:
You are invited to participate in the 2013 Annual Explore Illinois by …
Read moreAmtrak chief rallies rail faithful in Chicago
The head of Amtrak came to Chicago today to rally the rail faithful, and his …
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