Lincoln Service and Texas Eagle Schedule Changes Due to Speed Increase
Amtrak will implement a schedule change for Chicago to St. Louis Lincoln Service and Texas Eagle trains, effective December 13. These schedules reflect a maximum authorized speed of 90 mph for Trains 300 - 307 and Trains 21 & 22. Amtrak will implement a schedule change for Chicago to St. Louis Lincoln Service and Texas Eagle trains, effective December 13.
These schedules reflect a maximum authorized speed of 90 mph for Trains 300 - 307 and Trains 21 & 22. Chicago to St. Louis corridor travel times are reduced by approximately 15 minutes, end-to-end.
Updated schedules now on Amtrak.com reflect these changes, as do new bookings, eTickets and other boarding documents.
This is a step toward 110 mph schedules that are planned for the next 12 to 18 months. These improvements use federal grants and other funds from the Illinois Department of Transportation.
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Pritzker Administration Announces $10.1 Million Rail Improvement Project in Metro East
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today a $10.1 million project to modernize rail operations, improve safety and enhance the mobility of goods, people and services throughout Metro East.
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Amtrak Midwest Service Alert COVID-19
Midwest Service Changes, Effective March 19 and 21, 2020 Amtrak Midwest service modifications due to reduced travel demand are in partnership with the Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Missouri state transportation departments.
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