Metra’s A-2 Crossing is likely the biggest bottleneck in the Midwest passenger rail network. A new bridge to allow trains from Union Station to “flyover” trains from Ogilvie Transportation Center is needed. Located two miles from Union Station at Western Ave. and...
Chicago to St. Louis Corridor: A Model for Shared-Use Lines
On May 3 we rode the first 110-mph train bound for St. Louis. This is the first time trains have been scheduled to go this fast on a heavy haul railroad where freight trains can be more than 2 miles long and each car weighs 143 tons. This could set the stage for upgrading more shared-use lines across the country, whether at 80, 90 or 110-mph.
The corridor was in horrible shape before the Chicago — St. Louis Corridor Project began. Today, it’s a world-class railroad, although there’s still a lot that can be done to improve the corridor.
Train Day Pictures and Stories
As you know, trains have incredible power to connect people from every region and corner of this great continent. High Speed Rail Alliance community members are helping to tell that story by sharing their experiences.
Check out our growing collection of stories and pictures about the joy of trains!
We plan to continue collecting stories and photos from our community, and will share them here. Contact us if you would like to add your personal experience to this page
We’re excited to announce our brand new High Speed Rail Alliance t-shirts!
Make a donation as part of our Train Day 2023 membership drive and we’ll send you a t-shirt.
The shirts are great conversation starters and will show that you’re part of a community working to bring high-speed trains to the United States.
We just ordered these new shirts. That means you will receive your t-shirt in mid to late May and can start showing it off when the warmer weather arrives.
Articles We Enjoyed:
California High-Speed Rail Construction Update – Spring 2023 (Video)
California Completes High-Speed Rail Viaduct Project
Design Revealed For Central Valley High Speed Rail Stations (SF YIMBY)
Public Transit Is In Crisis From Washington to San Francisco (Bloomberg)
Tri-Rail Ready to Come Downtown, Wants Trains On the Tracks (Miami Today)
Senators Challenge Northeast Corridor Tilt of Amtrak Board Nominees (Trains)
Amtrak Announces Plans to Expand Service Throughout the South (Miami Herald)
Rock County Will Form Ad-Hoc Committee to Examine Rail Service Expansion (GazetteXtra)
