Planned rail upgrades between Chicago and St. Louis to affect Amtrak routes

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Planned rail upgrades between Chicago and St. Louis to affect Amtrak routes
(Source: Associated Press, March 28, 2012)

CHICAGO — Upgrades are planned on the rail line between Chicago and St. Louis for future high-speed Amtrak trains. Improvements will include installing new rail, upgrading bridges, culverts and drainage and installing new signals. Road crossings also will be renovated.

Full story: The Republic

Thursday, March 29, 2012

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