What LaHood's departure means for high speed rail

Feb. 25, 2013
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? 

What LaHood's departure means for high speed rail

Feb. 2, 2013
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? 

Amtrak work on tap for Chicago, St. Louis

Jun. 13, 2012
Rail upgrades needed for faster train journeys between Chicago and St. Louis will start north of Bloomington this weekend.Work on part of the Amtrak route in the region will begin Saturday.Improvements will include new premium rail with concrete ties and stone ballast.

Photos: Chicago's trains get an upgrade; Check out CTA's new 'L' cars

Nov. 9, 2011
On Tuesday, the Chicago Transit Authority says more than 700 new rail cars are being added to the city's "L" trains.WBEZ's Michell Elloy reported on Wednesday, that the new, more energy-efficient 5000 series rail cars will have wider aisle, sideways seating and LED maps. The new cars will also

Rail bridge to take aim at congestion

Oct. 10, 2011
A project aimed with halting one of the region’s worst rail logjams broke ground Monday on Chicago’s South Side.The so-called Englewood Flyover will cost $133 million.

Union fights back against CTA budget claims

Oct. 5, 2011
The head of the union representing Chicago Transit Authority rail workers says he doesn't believe union members are completely to blame for CTA budget problems.CTA president Forrest Claypool said Tuesday that the agency is short $277 million heading into 2012, due to union contracts he said give wor

Metra begins probe into train pollution levels

Nov. 10, 2010
Metra has hired an independent firm to check out the air quality on its trains and at Ogilvie Transportation Center.