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An 89-year-old train depot in Alton is being razed. Union Pacific had been leasing the building to Amtrak . The passenger rail service started serving…
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Officials say construction on a national railroad museum in Galesburg won't begin until 2019.Organizers for the National Railroad Hall of Fame are still…
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Despite the threat of state funding cuts to Illinois railroads, lawmakers are urging an increase in safety programs for rail operators.A bipartisan pair…
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Peoria County is looking to start negotiations with Union Pacific Railroad to secure a recreational trail. Peoria Public Radio's Alex Rusciano reports:…
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Amtrak is looking to start a pilot program next year that would bus residents from Peoria to the passenger rail service in Bloomington/Normal. The company…
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Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is speaking out against leadership at the troubled Metra rail agency and its parent organization. IPR’s Tony Arnold explains:…
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Local, state, and federal lawmakers or their aides attended an annual meeting held by the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission yesterday. Larry…
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Chances are slim for securing current federal funding to help bring passenger rail service between Peoria and Bloomington/Normal. Peoria Public Radio’s…