[IL-Talk] [EXTERNAL] FW: Newsletter: Chicago to St. Louis Corridor and Train Day 2023
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Hi All:
Sharing with you since many of us take the Chicago to St. Louis Amtrak route.
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Ray Campbell
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Subject: Newsletter: Chicago to St. Louis Corridor and Train Day 2023
Upgraded corridor is a model for shared-use lines. Join us on Zoom tomorrow to celebrate Train Day 2023!
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<https://default.salsalabs.org/T8202888d-5b73-43c6-9753-518553b0b1dc/a98e9a8a-29d4-4ae1-b15c-66780146b649> Chicago to St. Louis Corridor: A Model for Shared-Use Lines
On May 3 we rode the first 110-mph train bound for St. Louis. This is the first time trains have been scheduled to go this fast on a heavy haul railroad where freight trains can be more than 2 miles long and each car weighs 143 tons. This could set the stage for upgrading more shared-use lines across the country, whether at 80, 90 or 110-mph.
The corridor was in horrible shape before the Chicago — St. Louis Corridor Project began. Today, it’s a world-class railroad, although there’s still a lot that can be done to improve the corridor.
<https://default.salsalabs.org/T15f2a6de-f654-4821-9ba0-1deaf3010010/a98e9a8a-29d4-4ae1-b15c-66780146b649> Learn More
Celebrate Train Day 2023 with the Alliance Tomorrow, May 13
<https://default.salsalabs.org/Teb40cbc6-1320-48df-b40a-99ff742a42b7/a98e9a8a-29d4-4ae1-b15c-66780146b649> Train Day Pictures and Stories
As you know, trains have incredible power to connect people from every region and corner of this great continent. High Speed Rail Alliance community members are helping to tell that story by sharing their experiences.
<https://default.salsalabs.org/Tead50996-da79-484e-b959-b200ea28b2bc/a98e9a8a-29d4-4ae1-b15c-66780146b649> Check out our growing collection of stories and pictures about the joy of trains!
We plan to continue collecting stories and photos from our community, and will share them here. <https://default.salsalabs.org/Tc0262bd2-b3ad-409f-823f-6f9c9e1ff039/a98e9a8a-29d4-4ae1-b15c-66780146b649> Contact us if you would like to add your personal experience to this page.
We're excited to announce our brand new High Speed Rail Alliance t-shirts!
<https://default.salsalabs.org/T5d08d867-de5c-49e4-8ea2-8eb8a949dfa6/a98e9a8a-29d4-4ae1-b15c-66780146b649> Make a donation as part of our Train Day 2023 membership drive and we'll send you a t-shirt.
The shirts are great conversation starters and will show that you're part of a community working to bring high-speed trains to the United States.
We just ordered these new shirts. That means you will receive your t-shirt in mid to late May and can start showing it off when the warmer weather arrives.
<https://default.salsalabs.org/T06e741ab-0c03-4756-859c-388ee35cae68/a98e9a8a-29d4-4ae1-b15c-66780146b649> Get Your Shirt
<https://default.salsalabs.org/T20506031-c473-4f26-9231-8a139e6a2e84/a98e9a8a-29d4-4ae1-b15c-66780146b649> Train Day Webinar, May 13 at 10am CT
Join us for a special Train Day webinar! During this event, we’ll explore some of the history of high-speed rail around the world and discuss the Alliance’s three main goals for advancing high-speed rail in the United States.
The Alliance’s main goals:
1. Establish a federal railroad program with dedicated annual funding.
2. Get at least one high-speed line running at 180+ mph in the United States this decade.
3. Secure significant investments for the Chicago rail hub, which is critical to running fast, frequent service throughout the country.
We hope you will join us on Train Day for an informative discussion about the history of high-speed rail and how we can make it a reality in the United States!
This event is free but requires registering in advance.
<https://default.salsalabs.org/T3cb3302a-d303-4b61-8117-0bae616d423c/a98e9a8a-29d4-4ae1-b15c-66780146b649> Register Here
<https://default.salsalabs.org/T89456359-8fb7-4c7e-9846-e9f972139928/a98e9a8a-29d4-4ae1-b15c-66780146b649> High Speed Rail Conference - Hosted by USHSR
Join business and political leaders working to bring state-of-the-art high speed rail to America. Members of Congress, government and elected officials, business leaders, and investors are coming together with the world's top experts to deliver the future.
When: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 9:00am ET to Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 6:00pm ET
Where: Sidley Austin Conference Center, Washington, DC 20005
<https://default.salsalabs.org/T285f7cc8-12a5-4bef-8198-92ca8529bb10/a98e9a8a-29d4-4ae1-b15c-66780146b649> Register Here
<https://default.salsalabs.org/T6a5ba6e1-4ad3-4505-bc34-059be3b75afd/a98e9a8a-29d4-4ae1-b15c-66780146b649> 6/9 Webinar: Michigan's Passenger Rail Progress
Michigan has made substantial investments in passenger-rail service, for increased operational efficiency and time savings on the five current, round-trip services that Amtrak operates in the state. Continuing to make improvements to these routes remains a priority for Michigan, as well as exploring the potential for increased or expanded service. This includes improvements to rail infrastructure South of Lake, which will allow for better passenger-rail operations and reliability. Michigan plans to continue partnering with other Midwest states and Amtrak to identify projects and improvements that will lead to better passenger-train service.
Speaker: Peter Anastor, Director of the Office of Rail, Michigan Department of Transportation
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Articles We Enjoyed:
<https://default.salsalabs.org/T0f5afc1f-f61f-4cd2-ae52-155cfb59c3ec/a98e9a8a-29d4-4ae1-b15c-66780146b649> California High-Speed Rail Construction Update - Spring 2023 (Video)
<https://default.salsalabs.org/Td5bab719-d03c-4646-b441-c2496751fbf5/a98e9a8a-29d4-4ae1-b15c-66780146b649> California Completes High-Speed Rail Viaduct Project
<https://default.salsalabs.org/T8b315eda-572f-4533-8366-296c3269ab63/a98e9a8a-29d4-4ae1-b15c-66780146b649> Design Revealed For Central Valley High Speed Rail Stations (SF YIMBY)
<https://default.salsalabs.org/T1451a3cb-fe6b-47a2-b64a-c72c69760834/a98e9a8a-29d4-4ae1-b15c-66780146b649> Public Transit Is In Crisis From Washington to San Francisco (Bloomberg)
<https://default.salsalabs.org/T75e28df0-385f-4d80-b850-8ed1c5f6a0da/a98e9a8a-29d4-4ae1-b15c-66780146b649> Tri-Rail Ready to Come Downtown, Wants Trains On the Tracks (Miami Today)
<https://default.salsalabs.org/Tf5bf3fb8-b04a-479b-96b4-ac94946e3bd7/a98e9a8a-29d4-4ae1-b15c-66780146b649> Senators Challenge Northeast Corridor Tilt of Amtrak Board Nominees (Trains)
<https://default.salsalabs.org/Td5ccaafc-7ba2-48fa-b992-b096c3223827/a98e9a8a-29d4-4ae1-b15c-66780146b649> Amtrak Announces Plans to Expand Service Throughout the South (Miami Herald)
<https://default.salsalabs.org/T8a9e7608-7896-4ad8-b199-f0078557c7fa/a98e9a8a-29d4-4ae1-b15c-66780146b649> Rock County Will Form Ad-Hoc Committee to Examine Rail Service Expansion (GazetteXtra)
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