Best of: Why is the US behind with developing the world’s fastest high-speed trains?
Illinois politicians are celebrating the upgraded train speeds of 110mph from Chicago to St. Louis, but why is the U.S. behind Asia and Europe with 200 mph trains?
Best of: Why is the U.S. behind with developing the world’s fastest high-speed trains?
Illinois politicians are celebrating the upgraded train speeds of 110mph from Chicago to St. Louis, but why is the US behind Asia and Europe with 200 mph trains?
Why is the U.S. behind with developing the world’s fastest high-speed trains?
Illinois politicians are celebrating the upgraded train speeds of 110mph from Chicago to St. Louis, but why is the US behind Asia and Europe with 200 mph trains?
Future of Trains in Illinois
Illinois is a transcontinental hub for railroads, and there could be major changes afoot in the industry with implications here. There’s talk of a merger on the freight side, and Amtrak recently announced a 15-year plan that would expand and enhance service across Illinois.
Everyone Agrees Amtrak’s On-Time Performance Is A Problem, But Not On How To Fix It
Amtrak's Illini-Saluki route between Chicago and Carbondale, which stops in Champaign, has the lowest on-time performance in the country among Amtrak's state-supported routes.