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Chicago
February 22, 2024
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Fleet
Metra orders first battery trains from Stadler
Initial order is for eight two-car battery-electric multiple-units.
February 22, 2024
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Financial
FTA provides $US 631m to fund fleet replacement
New commuter, light rail and metro rolling stock for Chicago, Baltimore and Philadelphia.
November 16, 2023
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Main line
Amtrak-Via Rail exploring extension of Chicago - Detroit service to Toronto
The plans would restore passenger service through the Detroit River Tunnel for the first time since 1979.
October 19, 2023
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Fleet
Metra secures federal funding to buy BEMU fleet
Chicago commuter agency plans to purchase 16 battery trains.
September 25, 2023
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Infrastructure
Request for Proposals issued for $US 3.6bn Chicago Red Line Extension
The extension will run for 9km from the 95th/Dan Ryan Terminal to 130th Street in the South Side of the city.
August 8, 2023
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North America
$US 873m of federal funding sought to support Chicago upgrades
Improvements to Chicago Union Station, and infrastructure in Chicago and Michigan, proposed in Chicago Hub Improvement Programme.
July 11, 2023
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Commuter Rail
Metra to introduce Chicago - Rockford passenger service
Services will be restored throughout the 145km line in late 2027.
June 14, 2023
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Infrastructure
Amtrak finally reaches 177km/h on Chicago - St Louis route
Completion of line upgrade will cut Chicago - St Louis journey times.
December 20, 2022
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Financial
Grants totalling $US 686m to make US metro stations more accessible
Programme is being funded under Biden Infrastructure Law.
August 10, 2021
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High-speed
Illinois to study Chicago - St Louis high-speed line
A new commission will present a ridership study for the route which will dramatically reduce journey times between key cities.
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