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Welcome to the Illinois High-Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail website. This site has been created to facilitate public input and provide information about the process and schedule. We invite you to explore the site regarding these studies. You can also visit www.connectthemidwest.com for additional Midwest Rail information.

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News & Events

REMINDER - Union Pacific Railroad High-Speed Rail General Contractor and Sub-Contractor Information Session
April 23, 2013 - Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) will host an informational session about available general contractor and subcontractor opportunities, scale of work, qualifications, schedule and timing for contractor bid submissions. more >

Alton Multimodal Transportation Center Public Meeting Re-Scheduled
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is hosting a public meeting regarding the Illinois High-Speed Rail Chicago to St. Louis Project. This meeting has been re-scheduled for April 25, 2013. more >

AMTRAK RIDERSHIP GROWTH CONTINUES IN FY 2013
March sets record as single best month in history of railroad more >

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