Rockford was on a state-supported route to Dubuque on the former IC into the early 1980's. Several proposals have been made about reinstating this service but nothing ever came of them.
And per usual, nothing to Rockford. Largest city in Illinois outside of Chicagoland.
As a lifelong resident of the sorry state of Illinois, and a supporter of high speed regional rail travel throughout the United States, I tremble at the thought of Illinois spending any amount of money at this time for such a "luxury". And, of all places, to the Quad Cities???
Nothing against the Quad Cities, but c'mon. If you want to do that, how about to St. Louis or some other big city destination 5 to 8 hours away. The Quad Cities?
Rich
Alton Junction
Gramp Illinois is such a disgrace. Lincoln must be tired of turning in his grave. Long time gone.
Illinois is such a disgrace. Lincoln must be tired of turning in his grave.
Long time gone.
Illinois residents will decide.
Massive six-year plan would also include funds for Amtrak service to Quad Cities
http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/2019/05/19-illinois-governors-infrastructure-plan-would-include-29-billion-for-metra-parent
Brian Schmidt, Editor, Classic Trains magazine
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