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The next few days will be extremely busy in Burlington as the city plays host to two related events.AMTRAK EXHIBITAmtrak's "Exhibit Train" will be making…
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A group of Illinois lawmakers is encouraging the state to study the feasibility of an east-west passenger rail corridor.The route -- by bus at first, with…
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Community leaders on the Amtrak line that runs through western Illinois hope to convince people to use the train for excursions within the region. They…
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The hurdle that Fort Madison must clear to bring passenger rail service to Riverview Park is getting shorter.The city has renovated and elevated the…
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Tom Carper of Macomb has completed his four-year term as chairman of the Amtrak Board of Directors.Carper feels Amtrak enjoyed success during that period,…
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Politicians in western Illinois want to make sure those in Washington DC know support for Amtrak reaches across the aisle and across the miles.Republican…
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The head of the Amtrak Board of Directors said the service has benefited from funding stability in recent years.Chairman Tom Carper, who is a former mayor…
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Illinois will acquire new rail cars for all of the in-state Amtrak routes. Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider said the new cars…