News Releases

2011-02-08 13:33
President Obama’s $53 billion high speed rail proposal would put America on right track

“The Obama administration is delivering on its promise to make high speed rail a national priority.

2010-06-15 10:50
President must put bullet trains at heart of energy policy

As underscored by the BP oil spill and the national security challenges posed by oil, it is urgent that the U.S. place clean 220-mph bullet trains at the heart of its energy policy.

2010-06-14 10:41
Illinois applies for 220-mph bullet train federal planning funds

The Midwest High Speed Rail Association today applauded Governor Quinn for making bullet trains an official State of Illinois priority by applying for federal funds to plan for 220-mph service.

2010-05-05 12:00
Local officials urge State of Illinois to start bullet train planning

SPRINGFIELD – Elected officials from across Illinois today joined the Midwest High Speed Rail Association to call on the State of Illinois to begin planning for 220-mph bullet trains in the state.

2010-05-04 12:00
National coalition urges Congress to raise high speed rail allocation to $4 billion

WASHINGTON, DC – A national coalition of rail, transportation and consumer advocacy organizations called on Congress today to increase the high speed rail allocation to $4 billion to modernize U.S.

2010-03-18 12:00
Illinois takes historic step toward bullet trains; state senate votes to move forward with planning

Illinois today took a historic step toward creating a bullet train network as the Illinois Senate passed a bill creating the Illinois and Midwest High Speed Rail Commission (SB 2571).

2010-01-14 12:00
Chicago-St. Louis 220-mph trains would create more than 40,000 jobs, reduce harmful CO2 emissions by nearly 200 million pounds: new study

CHICAGO, Ill. – Proposed 220-mph high speed rail to cut the Chicago-St. Louis trip to less than two hours would also provide a major boost to the economy and efforts to reduce harmful emissions, according to a study released today by the Midwest High Speed Rail Association (MHSRA).

2009-12-01 12:00
Illinois elected officials call on U.S. Senate to fully fund high speed rail

CHICAGO, Ill. – Illinois elected officials today joined the Midwest High Speed Rail Association (MHSRA) and Illinois PIRG to call on the U.S. Senate to match the House’s $4 billion commitment to high speed rail for 2010. The groups are working as part of the fourbillion.com coalition. Voters can visit the Website of the same name to send a message to Congress.

2009-10-14 12:00
U.S. Senate urged to match $4 billion high speed rail appropriation by House

CHICAGO, Ill. – The Midwest High Speed Rail Association (MHSRA) today urged the U.S. Senate to match the House’s $4 billion commitment to high speed rail to ensure continued investment in fast, sustainable transportation and green jobs. It also urged Congress to include $100 million in planning funds for world-class 220-mph high-speed trains like those in Europe and Asia.

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