The Urgency
The current economic uncertainty makes it urgent that travel become more affordable and more convenient. We need a modern railway network to support communities where people want to live, put down roots, and support strong families – across the entire state.
But, years of starvation budgets have left the State’s railways and transit agencies unable to adjust to new travel and work patterns. The State’s transit agencies have reached a “fiscal cliff”.
Currently, the Illinois General Assembly is focused on how transit is governed in Chicago and the Suburbs.
Get Involved
See the Projects
Learn what should be in the program.
Sign the Petition
Tell Springfield you want great trains
Get the Booklet
Download a printable booklet that overviews the needed program.
Endorsements
See the officials who have endorsed the concept.
Current Status
Important bills have been introduced
The State needs an integrated railway program with consistent funding to expand existing routes and build new ones. Three newly introduced pieces of legislation offer a roadmap to realize this vision.
A statewide regional rail network would make it practical to travel the state without a car.
What needs to happen?
Train riders, and local leaders, need to work together to persuade Springfield to think big, creating a railway program that can connect transit agencies across the state into an integrated network.
Here’s how you can help
Sign the Petition
Ask Springfield to connect the state with fast, frequent, and affordable trains.
Get a local government to endorse
Download a sample letter you can give to your mayor or city council.
Become a member
Join with rail advocates across the state working to make fast trains a reality.
