Proposed transportation budget could jeopardize Amtrak routes from St. Louis
A proposed federal transportation budget could eliminate Amtrak service between St. Louis and Kansas City.A report on KMOX radio says the House Appropriations subcommittee supports eliminating the...
View ArticleMoDOT wants input on $1.3 billion rail plan
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) wants public input on a $1.3 billion plan for improving and expanding rail service across the state.The 20-year plan covers both passenger and freight...
View ArticleIllinois Doubling Down On High-Speed Rail
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn was on board Friday when an Amtrak train reached speeds of 111 mph for the first time along a Chicago to St. Louis route. The train hit the mark on a stretch between Dwight...
View ArticleMan Struck By Amtrak Train In Pacific
Police say an eastern Missouri man has died after he was struck by an Amtrak train.Police say the 20-year-old man was walking along railroad tracks in Pacific Wednesday night when he was hit by the...
View ArticleIllinois Budget Sets Out $12M Increase For Amtrak
One area of state government that's not facing cuts under Illinois's worst-ever budget is its support for passenger rail service.Gov. Pat Quinn is seeking to increase spending on Amtrak service in the...
View ArticleNew Railroad Bridge Opens Between St. Louis And Jefferson City
A new railroad bridge over the Osage River between St. Louis and Jefferson City is now open for both passenger and freight train use.The new bridge cost $28 million, with most of the funds coming from...
View ArticleFlooding extends Amtrak disruption in Mo.
Amtrak is extending the suspension of one its two daily round trips between St. Louis and Kansas City because of continued flooding along the Missouri River.The suspension took effect July 2 and had...
View ArticleTwo Amtrak trains between KC and St. Louis remain canceled
The high water that's shut down two of Amtrak's Missouri River Runner trains for more than three weeks will keep those trains off the track until at least Sunday.Amtrak had hoped last week that the...
View ArticleMorning headlines: Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
Joplin tornado contributes to unemploymentMissouri officials say the May 22 tornado in Joplin contributed to the net loss of 13,000 jobs in the state. Joplin alone lost 9,400 jobs in June. The State...
View ArticleAmtrak to resume full service between St. Louis and Kansas City
Amtrak officials say full service between St. Louis and Kansas City will be restored on Wednesday, nearly a month after being disrupted due to flood waters.Flooding along the Missouri River had forced...
View ArticleProposed transportation budget could jeopardize Amtrak routes from St. Louis
A proposed federal transportation budget could eliminate Amtrak service between St. Louis and Kansas City.A report on KMOX radio says the House Appropriations subcommittee supports eliminating the...
View ArticleFlooding cancels some Amtrak service
The rising Missouri River has forced the suspension of some Amtrak trains between St. Louis and Kansas City. The suspension of the Missouri River Runner will last through at least July 6. Flooding...
View ArticleFlooding extends Amtrak disruption in Mo.
Amtrak is extending the suspension of one its two daily round trips between St. Louis and Kansas City because of continued flooding along the Missouri River. The suspension took effect July 2 and had...
View ArticleTwo Amtrak trains between KC and St. Louis remain canceled
The high water thats shut down two of Amtraks Missouri River Runner trains for more than three weeks will keep those trains off the track until at least Sunday. Amtrak had hoped last week that the...
View ArticleMorning headlines: Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
Joplin tornado contributes to unemployment Missouri officials say the May 22 tornado in Joplin contributed to the net loss of 13,000 jobs in the state. Joplin alone lost 9,400 jobs in June. The State...
View ArticleAmtrak to resume full service between St. Louis and Kansas City
Amtrak officials say full service between St. Louis and Kansas City will be restored on Wednesday, nearly a month after being disrupted due to flood waters. Flooding along the Missouri River had forced...
View ArticleProposed transportation budget could jeopardize Amtrak routes from St. Louis
A proposed federal transportation budget could eliminate Amtrak service between St. Louis and Kansas City. A report on KMOX radio says the House Appropriations subcommittee supports eliminating the...
View ArticleMoDOT wants input on $1.3 billion rail plan
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) wants public input on a $1.3 billion plan for improving and expanding rail service across the state. The 20-year plan covers both passenger and freight...
View ArticleIllinois Doubling Down On High-Speed Rail
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn was on board Friday when an Amtrak train reached speeds of 111 mph for the first time along a Chicago to St. Louis route. The train hit the mark on a stretch between Dwight...
View ArticleMan Struck By Amtrak Train In Pacific
Police say an eastern Missouri man has died after he was struck by an Amtrak train. Police say the 20-year-old man was walking along railroad tracks in Pacific Wednesday night when he was hit by the...
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