High Speed Rail Alliance

The reintroduced American High-Speed Rail Act would provide $41B annually for five years to build a national high-speed rail system. The bill would also expand incentives for transit-oriented development to maximize the economic benefits of great trains.

High-Speed Rail Proposal Aims to Transform U.S. Passenger Rail Investment The legislation pairs rail expansion with housing, safety, and economic development goals designed to reshape how regions grow around transit.

Today, June 1, the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act goes into effect. Along with being a major step forward in creating an integrated transportation system for the Chicago metropolitan region, the law also mandates Metra to transition from commuter rail service to true regional rail. The NITA Act also kickstarts a study to extend Metra to Kankakee.

The fight is not yet over, but this is a big day for transit advocates everywhere. We thank our Illinois coalition partners for their years of hard work to notch this huge victory.

NITA takes over: What Chicago transit riders need to know about the new regional system Audrey Wennink explains how the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority will oversee CTA, Metra and Pace, what changes riders can expect, and how leaders plan to improve fares, coordination and safety across the region.

"The Department of Transportation will provide $465.8 million in funding for an overhaul of Washington Union Station, including structural repairs and enhancements to the passenger concourse and Amtrak lounge, the agency announced today.

At the same time, DOT indicated it will scrap existing plans for a station expansion, saying it will announce a new plan 'in the near future.'"

US DOT announces funding for Washington Union Station overhaul - Trains WASHINGTON — The Department of Transportation will provide $465.8 million in funding for an overhaul of Washington Union Station, including structural repairs and enhancements to the passenger concourse and Amtrak lounge, the agency announced today. At the same time, DOT indicated it will scrap ex...