High-Speed Rail News

Al Engel to Lead Amtrak High-Speed Rail Initiatives
September 23, 2010

Amtrak has announced that Albrecht (Al) P. Engel, P.E. — recognized rail transportation professional and passionate high-speed rail advocate — has become vice president of a new High-Speed Rail department and will lead initiatives to grow Amtrak’s role as the premier operator of high-speed passenger rail service in the U.S.

Europe Trip Photos and Videos
September 13, 2010

This week, the Midwest High Speed Rail Association's Executive Director Richard Harnish is in Europe, leading our annual high-speed rail tour.

Michigan DOT Rail Plan Public Hearings
September 08, 2010

Where is rail transportation headed in Michigan? What role does rail freight play in our state's economy? When and how will high-speed rail become a viable option for passenger travel in Michigan?

Cook County Board Endorses Bullet Train Grant
September 07, 2010

There was a round of good news last week...

President Obama Proposes New Infrastructure Program
September 06, 2010

In Milwaukee today, President Obama proposed a new infrastructure program that would include constructing and maintaining 4,000 miles of railways, and investing in a long-overdue overhaul of Amtrak's fleet.

Vice President Biden Sites MHSRA Study
August 29, 2010

Vice President Biden has released a report on the innovative programs funded by the Recovery Act. The Chicago - St. Louis corridor was highlighted in the report, including the vision of 220-mph trains linking the two cities. They even referenced our study!

Western Michigan to Chicago on Amtrak
August 28, 2010

Amtrak will operate an additional round trip between Chicago and Kalamazoo over Labor Day weekend.  Stops include Niles, MI and the beachfront station at New Buffalo.  The westbound will arrive in Chicago at 7:30 am.  The eastbound will depart Chicago at 10:00 pm.

Governor Quinn Announces Construction to Begin on Chicago to St. Louis Amtrak Modernization
July 20, 2010

The Midwest High Speed Rail Association today applauded the efforts of the Illinois and federal governments as the State announced a September start date for critical improvements paving the way for speeds of up to 110 miles per hour on track segments between Alton and Lincoln.

Congress Headed the Wrong Way on Transportation Funding
July 01, 2010

The House Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development took a wrong turn today by voting to slash high speed rail funding while boosting highway spending.

Illinois Senate creates Illinois and Midwest High Speed Rail Commission
May 07, 2010

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Senate today voted 59-0 to create the Illinois and Midwest High Speed Rail Commission with the intent of issuing a roadmap for the creation of bullet train lines in Illinois and neighboring states. Under General Assembly rules, such a commission can be created by a vote in just one of the two legislative chambers. No further legislative action is required.

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