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IOWA CITY PASSENGER RAIL IN THE NEWS
President Obama announces plan to renew and expand America’s roads, railways and runways
Whitehouse.gov, September 7, 2010
USDOT announces new, historic uniform high-speed rail design standards to help U.S. manufacturers to compete
Federal Railroad Association, August 31, 2010
Next Generation Bi-Level Passenger Rail Car Design Approved by Amtrak, FRA and States
Amtrak, August 31, 2010
Midwest High Speed Rail Updates
Midwest High Speed Rail Association, August 23, 2010
Larew: Iowa's high-speed rail pitch is strong
Press-Citizen, August 16, 2010
Iowa DOT works on new rail pitch
Press-Citizen, June 29, 2010
U.S. DOT Chief LaHood likes Iowa’s push for passenger rail
Des Moines Register, June 15, 2010
Transportation Secretary says Iowa has shown strong commitment to passenger rail
Radio Iowa, June 15, 2010
Caterpillar to Pay $820 Million for Locomotive Maker (Update3)
Bloomberg Business Week, June 4, 2010
Federal Transportation officials seek public input on first ever national rail plan
Federal Railroad Administration, May, 17 2010
Feds back Ann Arbor, Detroit rail connection
Detroit Free Press, May 14, 2010
High-Speed Rail Could Face Uphill Battle
The Bond Buyer, May 12, 2010
Celebrate National Train Day May 8
Department of Transportation, May 3, 2010
Amtrak runs on time — and ridership soars
St. Louis Post Dispatch, April 11, 2010
Rebirth of the railroad: Natural gas is fueling a rejuvenation of the area’s railroad system
The Morning Times, April 3, 2010
Federal Railroad Administration seeks applications for $115 million in planning and construction grants for high-speed rail
Federal Railroad Administration, March 31, 2010
LaHood to Airlines: Get Onboard the High-Speed Train
Wall Street Journal Blog, March 9, 2010
Governor Culver announces approval of funding to advance passenger rail
Office of Governor Culver, March 9, 2010
Editorial: Train questions fair, but there are answers
Dayton Daily News, March 1, 2010
HNTB: High-speed rail support still strong
Metro Magazine, February 18, 2010
Governor Culver hosts meeting with FRA Administrator Joseph Szabo to discuss passenger rail issues
Office of Governor Culver, February 10, 2010
Zhengzhou-Xi'an high-speed rail starts operation
China Daily News, February 6, 2010
Quad Cities passenger rail funding announced
Quad Cities Passenger Rail Coalition, January 30, 2009
Chicago-Omaha Passenger Rail Still a Possibility
KCRG, January 28, 2009
Iowa Rail Service
KWWL, January 28, 2009
Iowa City-to-Chicago passenger rail request awaits Obama announcement
The Des Moines Register, January 27, 2010
Begin rail's new era here
The Miami Herald, December 3, 2009
Midwestern view: Bring transit to rural areas
Duluth News Tribune, December 1, 2009
Amtrak riders break record at Iowa stops
Des Moines Register, November 29, 2009
Kohl and Feingold call for stimulus funds for high-speed rail in Wisconsin
BizTimes Daily, November 5, 2009
Passenger rail service one step closer
Corridor Business Journal news update, October 6, 2009
Governor Culver announces first step toward Iowa intercity passenger rail
Office of Governor Culver, October 5, 2009
2009 Fall Midwest High Speed Rail Association Conference
MHSRA, October 5, 2009
Sunday Train: Breaking Free of the Population Density Myth
Daily Kos, October 4, 2009
U.S. is on a low-speed track to high-speed rail
Oregonian, October 1, 2009
Record-breaking transit ridership saved Iowans nearly 9,000,000 gallons of gas last year
Environment Iowa, September 23, 2009
Passenger rail service brought $7B in investments, jobs, developer says
Dayton Daily News, September 15, 2009
Governor Culver's Iowa Unlimited moves through southern Iowa
next week
Office of Governor Culver, September 15, 2009
Iowa intercity passenger rail: A necessity for mobility, our environment and jobs
Office of Governor Culver, August 26, 2009
Governor Culver announces approval of $500,000 to advance passenger rail
Office of Governor Culver, August 11, 2009
Locals line up for rail bonanza
Chicago Business, August 10, 2009
America’s Not-So-Fast Trains
New York Times, July 31, 2009
Search begins for IC-Chicago train depot
Daily Iowan, July 23, 2009
More support planned for Iowa City to Chicago rail line
Gazette, July 23, 2009
House passes increase for housing, high-speed rail
Associated Press, July 23, 2009
Culver hops train again for expanded rail service
Press-Citizen, July 21, 2009
Spending bill would help high-speed rail projects
Associated Press, July 20, 2009
Governor Doyle Announces Agreement with Talgo to Bring New Trains, Assembly and Maintenance Facilities to Wisconsin
Office of Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle, July 17, 2009
Passenger rail pre-applications now posted on Iowa Department of Transportation Web site
July 16, 2009
Transportation: Senate Committee votes to extend transportation law
July 15, 2009
IDOT submits pre-application to Federal Railroad Administration for passenger rail funding
Iowa Department of Transportation, July 10, 2009
Illinois, Iowa members write transportation secretary in support of stimulus funds for Chicago-Quad Cities-Iowa City Passenger Rail Line
Office of U.S. Congressman Dave Loebsack, July 10, 2009
Governor Culver: Federal recovery funds can help Iowa improve passenger rail service
Office of Governor Culver, July 10, 2009
Midwest High Speed Rail Association Update
July 7, 2009
Obama says state would benefit from high-speed rail
Coshocton Tribune, July 2, 2009
From Iowa City to Chicago
Press-Citizen, July 2, 2009
Iowa City to Chicago rail service on-track
KWWL, June 17-18, 2009
Iowa City-Chicago rail has decent chance, Chamber official says
Gazette, June 18, 2009
Iowa eyes deadline for rail fund application
Press-Citizen, June 18, 2009
Officials push IC-Chicago train
Daily Iowan, June 18, 2009
Railroad passengers praise administrations' guidance for intercity and high-speed train development
National Railroad Association, June 17, 2009
Braley, Loebsack, Boswell letter supporting Midwest Rail Summit
Office of Congressman Bruce Braley, June 17, 2009
Iowa City to Chicago Rail Service Closer to Reality
KCRG, June 16, 2009
High-speed rail: Biden praises Midwest plan to enhance passenger train system
Chicago Tribune, June 4, 2009
Durbin, Quinn, Daley call on Midwest governors to increase efforts to secure high speed rail funding
Offices of Durbin, Quinn, Daley, June 3, 2009
Officials: High-speed rail to be fast enough
Chicagobreakingnews.com, June 1, 2009
On Facebook? The National Association of Railroad Passengers now is, too.
Iowa City applies for federal funding for rail depot
Corridor Business Journal news update, May 15, 2009
High-speed rail study gets green light
Pantagraph.com, May 8, 2009
Do Iowa lawmaking in the light of day
The Des Moines Register, May 7, 2009
Governor Chet Culver to highlight passenger rail at Quad Cities media event
May 4, 2009
Guest column: Let's get on board with passenger rail
The Des Moines Register, April 23, 2009
Obama, Biden, LaHood call for U.S. high speed passenger trains
U.S. Department of Transportation, April 16, 2009
U.S. readies plans for high-speed rail development
Reuters, April 14, 2009
Governor Doyle and Midwestern Governors join in consensus for high-speed rail
Office of the Governor, April 13, 2009
Durbin and Illinois delegation ask DOT to support revival of Illinois train car industry
Office of Senator Dick Durbin, April 9, 2009
Amtrak details stimulus projects
Amtrak news release, March 25, 2009
Passenger rail project attracts community interest
Corridor Business Journal, March 23, 2009
Support growing for 'Chicago Flyer'
Press-Citizen, March 21, 2009
A green light for Amtrak?
North Liberty Leader, March 18, 2009
Iowa City chamber launches Amtrak lobbying effort
Gazette, March 13, 2009
Locals excited about 'Chicago Flyer'
Press-Citizen, March 13, 2009
Group gets some money for Chicago Amtrak
Daily Iowan, March 13, 2009
Passenger rail meeting packed
Corridor Business Journal news update, March 13, 2009
Passenger rail between Iowa City and Chicago closer to reality
KWWL, March 12, 2009
Timing seems right for Iowa City-Chicago passenger rail
Gazette, March 11, 2009
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