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Amtrak Faces Money Shortfall

On October first the federal dollars for certain routes will disappear

2013/05/14

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20-Year-Old Fatally Struck by Train in Pacific

It happened about 8:40 p.m. Wednesday near North 4th street.

2013/03/07

A traveler stops to look at the departure board at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport in St. Louis on February 21, 2013. A morning ice storm and then several inches of snow have slowed or closed roads, businesses and schools. (UPI/Bill Greenblatt)

Trains and Buses OK, Some Delays at Lambert

Officials at Lambert International Airport says the bulk of its cancellations and delays will be this morning.

2013/02/22

UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Amtrak Trains Improving On-Time Performance

The on-time performance of Amtrak trains between St. Louis and Chicago is improving, but only indirectly because of a higher-speed segment.

2013/01/10

Passengers boarding a St. Louis to Chicago train on November 25, 2012. (KMOX/Brad Choat)

Amtrak Embraces Change From St. Louis to Chicago

High-speed rail and eventually new cars expected on the line.

2012/11/25

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Quinn: High Speed Rail Service Begins Today

Amtrak trains will top 100 mph on 15-mile stretch between St. Louis and Chicago.

2012/11/22

Amtrak's 40th Anniversary Exhibit Train stopped in St. Louis, September 10 & 11, 2011 for rail fans to tour. (KMOX/Brad Choat)

Amtrak Hits 110 In Illinois

High-speed rail test took place between Dwight and Pontiac—eventually it’ll run between Chicago and St. Louis.

2012/10/19

Amtrak's 40th Anniversary Exhibit Train stopped in St. Louis, September 10 & 11, 2011 for rail fans to tour. (KMOX/Brad Choat)

Ridership Increases On Missouri Passenger Trains

The state transportation department says more than 192,000 passengers rode Amtrak in Missouri during last fiscal year.

2012/10/08

Amtrak's 40th Anniversary Exhibit Train stopped in St. Louis, September 10 & 11, 2011 for rail fans to tour. (KMOX/Brad Choat)

Amtrak Upgrades In Illinois

New station in Normal, higher-speed service from Chicago to St. Louis to begin in September

2012/07/15

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High-Speed Rail Funding Cut

Despite Congress leaving Amtrak out of the transportation program progress continues on high-speed rail.

2012/07/10

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