1 reply to this topic

[CNJRoss]

Newsweek, 5/17/24

 

High Speed Rail Plan Proposed For Chicago

 

A congressman from Illinois has called for the construction of a new high-speed rail line between Chicago and St. Louis in neighboring Missouri, which he said would cut the journey time between the two cities to two and a half hours.

 

The proposal came from Representative Mike Quigley, who represents Illinois's 5th congressional district, via an article published by The Chicago Tribune.

 

It comes amid a surge in interest about high-speed rail across the U.S. with a number of new lines proposed across the country. In April construction started on America's first superfast track, to take passengers 218 miles between Las Vegas and southern California.

 

In his Chicago Tribune article Quigley described this new link as "a great example of what could be possible in the Midwest."

 

 

Continue here.   

[CNJRoss]

The Cool Down, 6/16/24

 

Congressman proposes high-speed rail project that would cut travel time between major US cities in half: 'We must take steps now'

 

"Saving millions of riders something money can't often buy: time."

 

The potential of high-speed rail in the United States has piqued the interest of an Illinois congressman, who is calling for the construction of a new line between Chicago and St. Louis. 

 

The pairing of the Illinois and Missouri cities could provide a low-pollution travel option that would also allow for faster journeys.

 

Speaking to The Chicago Tribune, as Newsweek reported, Representative Mike Quigley believes a journey that would typically take around five hours in the car could be completed in around half the time if the investment in transportation infrastructure is made.

 

 

Continue here.