Here are some videos depicting Amtrak's high speed (not really that high) in Illinois. Didn't know that some (re)double tracking was included. By the way, the right of way & track look like if they have just been manicured. That has to be a really smooyh ride.
watch?v=4qNSYqOmVN0
watch?v=AvHd70zPbV4
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