Bullet Trains

An integrated network of 220-mph bullet trains and 79-110 mph regional trains should be the number-one transportation priority for the Midwest.

The time is not only right for high-speed rail in the Midwest, it will be necessary to keep this region economically competitive in the global marketplace, as well as provide an environmentally friendly mode of travel that eases the burden on crowded roads.

We believe that a high-speed rail system will unify the Midwest and solidify its position as one the world's most powerful economies – especially considering the number of Fortune 500 companies in the region, as well as research and development dollars being invested in the various educational institutions.

The economic impact of the 220-mph network on Chicago alone would be staggering, creating tens of thousands of new jobs and billions of dollars in business opportunities that will support and enhance the Chicago metropolitan area’s global competitiveness. Learn more.