Construction of Chicago – St. Louis High-Speed Rail to Begin in September
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
A recent agreement between Union Pacific Railroad and the Illinois Department of Transportation clears the way for construction to begin on the Chicago-St. Louis high-speed rail corridor. The project is expected to create 900 new jobs.
“Our state is now moving to begin construction of a modern rail system that will create economic development, better travel options and less pollution,” said Howard Learner, Executive Director of the Environmental Law and Policy Center. ” The agreement is a big first step in the transformation of our transportation system.”
Construction on this project is expected to start this fall, and we look forward to high-speed trains operating in Illinois beginning in 2012. High-speed rail is a win-win-win: good for jobs, good for economic development and good for the environment.
Today’s announcement moves forward the work over many years by rail advocates and public officials.
Read coverage in the Chicago Sun Times
