OvermodWhat are the specific IIS concerns with the proposed Quad Cities extension (from the turn at Wyanet to Moline)? I have known Henry Posner for nearly 50 years, and if he has concerns they're very likely legitimate.
Here you go, in the link below. He wants $750 million to upgrade 55 miles of rail.
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/amtrak-idot-hope-to-help-resolve-rail-impasse/
CSSHEGEWISCH Rockford is only 90 miles from the Loop and suburban sprawl is edging its way in that direction. It would not be unreasonable for Metra to operate that line as an extension of an existing line.
Rockford is only 90 miles from the Loop and suburban sprawl is edging its way in that direction. It would not be unreasonable for Metra to operate that line as an extension of an existing line.
Wasn't the original plan to go to Eastern Iowa with this train?
What are the specific IIS concerns with the proposed Quad Cities extension (from the turn at Wyanet to Moline)? I have known Henry Posner for nearly 50 years, and if he has concerns they're very likely legitimate.
I don't understand why Metra and not Amtrak Illinois would be the operator of this train. It's a LOT further to get there, and METRA service is already pretty slow for the existing connections. Would the Amtrak bus service be eliminated if METRA runs parallel service?
"On the Quad Cities route, negotiations between the Iowa Interstate Railroad and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) seem to be at an impasse. The letter asks the governor to direct IDOT to engage Amtrak to negotiate with the railroad and take action at the Surface Transportation Board, if needed.
On the Rockford route, a decision needs to be made regarding whether Amtrak or Metra will operate the trains. The letter asks the governor to direct IDOT to announce that decision quickly and move forward with final engineering."
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