Crossing closings for high-speed rail linked to $14 million federal grant

(Source: State Journal-Register, May 5, 2017)

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The city of Springfield is prepared to close downtown crossings for the $1.9 billion high-speed rail program between St. Louis and Chicago -- once the federal government comes through with $14 million toward eventual relocation of trains to the 10th Street rail line.

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Monday, May 8, 2017
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