First Things First
Doing modest track maintenance and adding daily departures to existing routes can yield big paybacks in a short time frame.
Our Abe Lincoln Express proposal illustrates the concept well.
The State implemented half of this proposal by doubling Amtrak service downstate.
Also, expanding and integrating existing intercity bus routes will add Decatur, the Quad Cities, Rockford and Peoria into the network immediately.
- New, High-Performance Trainsets
- Safer Grade Crossings
- Partnerships with Freight Railroads
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