Arun Rao, Passenger Rail manager, WisDOT.
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Wisconsin Planning Passenger Trains To Green Bay, Madison
Startup could be funded by $44 billion from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
May 26th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMadison Planning For Possible Amtrak Expansion
With potential for federal funding, Madison studying six station sites.
Dec 10th, 2022 by Baylor SpearsTCMC Train Poised for 2024 Start
Feds give final approval to $32 million grant to fund second daily Chicago, Milwaukee, Twin Cities train.
Mar 10th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneSecond Daily Train to Twin Cities Moving Forward
Minnesota officials say federal grant will be awarded to advance project.
Sep 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneFeedback sought on proposed Muskego Yard Freight Rail Bypass project
Jul 16th, 2020 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
State Wins Grant for Twin Cities Train
Federal grant will add second daily roundtrip on Amtrak Empire Builder from Chicago to St. Paul.
May 6th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneState Wins $27 Million For Hiawatha Line
Federal grant will help fund expansion needed to add trips to and from Chicago.
Mar 9th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneState Will See Improved Passenger Rail
Doubling daily service from St. Paul to Milwaukee and Chicago and higher speed rail to Duluth-Superior.
Feb 11th, 2020 by Jay RathFunds Approved For Rail Line to Chicago
Budget committee approves $35 million to expand Hiawatha, but Illinois DOT still has proposal on hold.
Jun 11th, 2019 by Corrinne HessIllinois Kills Hiawatha Expansion
Illinois governor kills $195 million plan to expand service between Milwaukee and Chicago.
May 14th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneIllinois Blocking Amtrak Expansion
Glenview, IL residents oppose plan to expand Hiawatha line from 7 to 10 round trips daily.
Sep 12th, 2018 by Jeramey JannenePlan Provides Amtrak Service for Foxconn
DOT has plan and Ald. Bauman pushes it, demanding Walker address it.
Feb 8th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneAmtrak Rolls Out New Locomotives
And new branding. And connecting trains in Chicago have increased their speed.
Nov 16th, 2017 by Michael HorneComment period extended for Hiawatha Service improvement Environmental Assessment
The comment period has been extended to January 15, 2017.
Nov 25th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of TransportationAll Aboard Wisconsin Supports Additional Chicago – Milwaukee Passenger Rail Service
“All Aboard Wisconsin believes it is critical to voice its support for more frequent rail service between the two cities of Milwaukee and Chicago,” stated Nona Hill, President of AAW.
Oct 26th, 2016 by All Aboard WisconsinPublic invited to provide input on Hiawatha service improvement proposals
Three daily round trips between Milwaukee and Chicago would be added
Oct 19th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation