Railroads
Amtrak's 15-year Connects US proposal calls for upgrading existing routes between Chicago and Quincy, St. Louis, and Carbondale; and expanding service to Rockford and the Quad Cities.
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Future of Trains in Illinois

Illinois is a transcontinental hub for railroads, and there could be major changes afoot in the industry with implications here. There’s talk of a merger on the freight side, and Amtrak recently announced a 15-year plan that would expand and enhance service across Illinois.

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