In 2021, Illinois took a decisive step toward reclaiming its historic role as the nation’s rail hub. With the passage of House Bill 399—signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker on August 6, 2021—the General Assembly created the Illinois High-Speed Railway Commission and...
Newsletter 12/12/25: Canada Chooses Initial HSR Route and the Revived MARK Passenger Rail Effort
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha Route to Chicago Now Back on Drawing Board
The Wisconsin cities of Kenosha, Milwaukee and Racine have revived an effort to initiate passenger rail service among the three cities. This is an opportunity to create a high-quality regional rail line between Chicago and Milwaukee.
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Canada High-Speed Rail Project Shifts to Higher Gear, Aims to Bust Through Bureaucracy
Canada is moving to smooth the way for a roughly 600-mile high-speed line that will connect Toronto and Quebec City with trains running at top speeds of at least 186 mph. Canada’s Transport Minister, Steven Mackinnon, announced this week that work is expected to begin on the line’s first, 125-mile segment—running from Montreal to Ottawa—in 2029.
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If You Want to Win, You’ve Got to Fight: A Guide to Effective High-Speed Rail Advocacy
When: Friday, December 19 at 12pm CT
Speaker: Carter Lavin, author and activist
Whether you’re pushing for high-speed rail, better buses, or safer streets, transportation advocate Carter Lavin has the roadmap to turn your ideas into impact.
Join us for a conversation inspired by his new book, If You Want to Win, You’ve Got to Fight: A Guide to Effective Transportation Advocacy. With insights from over 100 campaigns, Carter will share practical tools and strategies to help you build power and win real change.
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