The Federal Railroad Administration, in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Transportation, will analyze improvements to the regional intercity passenger rail service from Union Station in Chicago, through Iowa, to a terminal in Omaha. The study will include a Tier 1 Service Level Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the corridor. The potential improvements will help complete the Midwest Regional Rail Initiative's (MWRRI) vision for developing an improved and expanded passenger rail system in the Midwest. This study will be a major step in assessing the viability of a high-speed, regional passenger rail system in this highly populated corridor.
The purpose of this study is to:
- Evaluate potential route alternatives.
- Evaluate levels of service and ridership.
- Analyze environmental impacts.
- Determine a preferred Chicago to Omaha passenger rail route alternative.
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Results from the route alternatives analysis will be presented at this online, self-directed, open house meeting. This meeting is available from May 1 through May 21, 2012.
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Results from the route alternatives analysis will be presented at this online, self-directed, open house meeting. This meeting is available from May 1 through May 21, 2012.
Join the meeting now!
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