Belleville (IL) News-Democrat, 6/9:
IDOT plans more upgrades as part of high-speed rail prep
Highlights
- About 20 crossings to be upgraded between Carlinville, East St. Louis
- State budget impasse not affecting project progress, IDOT official says
- Trains to be able to reach 110 mph
ALTON -- The Illinois Department of Transportation plans to carry out crossings upgrades this year as it prepares to provide high-speed rail passenger service between Chicago and St. Louis by 2017.
About 20 crossing safety upgrades between East St. Louis and Carlinville are planned, said Scott Speegle, Passenger Rail Marketing manager for IDOT at an high-speed rail open house on Thursday.
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