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Quinn Wants to Look Into 220 M.P.H. Trains
The trains aren't yet running at 110 mph, and already the idea of running them at 220 mph is being considered.

Illinois has requested $5 million in federal funds for planning, and is committed to matching that with state money. "It's gonna take some study," says Gov. Pat Quinn. "You gotta begin with research, you gotta take a look at what is feasible and where, and I think we should have a bold plan for rail for our state of Illinois."

The Midwest High Speed Rail Association says 220-mph service could start on the St. Louis to Chicago route as early as 2016, at a cost of $12 billion. A 220-mph system throughout the Midwest, connecting Chicago with St. Louis, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit and Pittsburgh is $70 billion, and it could be completed by 2030.

Meanwhile, Illinois has applied for $3.5 billion in federal funds just to get 110-mph service running between St. Louis and Chicago. Those trains now run at a maximum speed of 79 mph.

(Illinois Radio Network)
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