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Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced his departure from the Obama administration earlier this week. So what does that mean for the future of high speed rail? 

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced his departure from the Obama administration earlier this week. So what does that mean for the future of high speed rail? 

The Federal Railroad Administration's decisions were the final step needed for environmental approval of the project.

The State of Illinois is getting a boost of funds for its high-speed rail projects. U.S.

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Monday that it's giving Amtrak $404 million to expand high-speed rail service in the Midwest. The dollars will go toward making upgrades along the Chicago-St.

The State of Illinois faces some stiff competition to win some extra cash for high-speed rail projects. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that 23 other states are also competing for the $2.4 billion.

United States Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood said Northwest Indiana is poised to be a major player in the development of high-speed rail. LaHood said enthusiasm is high in Indiana for high-speed rail projects because it can bring jobs and money to the state.