There is still a path for pushing back against the cuts As we reported recently, the House’s BUILD America 250 Act would simultaneously slash funding for passenger trains and strip it of “advanced appropriation” status, so the money wouldn’t be guaranteed. A House...
Newsletter 1/23/26: Illinois’s Passenger Rail Planning Act Aims for Success
Illinois’ Passenger Rail Planning Act Aims for Success, Not Bare Survival
A bill currently in the Illinois Legislature advances frequent passenger rail service by directing the Illinois Department of Transportation to plan for hourly service, at minimum, in several strategic corridors. This legislation requires the Illinois Department of Transportation to incorporate these service frequency goals into the Illinois State Rail Plan and into the Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan.
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Announcing: 220 by 2/20
Not a member of the Alliance yet? Become one of the first 220 new members to join us before 2:20 p.m CST on Friday, Feb. 20 and receive a High Speed Rail Alliance notebook!
After 2/20, one lucky new member will also be selected to appear in an upcoming short video about a train topic of their choosing!
Why 220? Well, for 220 mph – which is how fast you should be able to travel by train in America.
Are you tired of not being able to ride the great trains you want? We are too. The good news? You can do something about it.
By becoming a member, you are supporting education, research, and advocacy that turns this frustration into action, and gets us closer to a modern, comprehensive transportation system.
Successful Train Station Design with DB E.C.O. North America
When: Friday, February 6 at 12pm CT
Speaker: Stephan Helmbold, senior consultant at DB E.C.O. North America
Trains connect us like no other form of travel, and it all starts and ends at the station.
Stephan Helmbold from DB E.C.O. North America joins us to talk about what makes great train stations great. We’ll explore best approaches to everything from platforms and wayfinding to service planning and network integration. Advocates will learn from successful real-world examples—and not-so-successful ones.
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