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Illinois Amtrak train set to hit 110 mph in test run

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In a modest milestone for President Barack Obama's high-speed rail vision, test runs started zooming along a small section of the Amtrak line between Chicago and St. Louis at 111 mph Friday.

 

Obama to call for $53B for high-speed rail

Obama to call for $53B for high-speed rail

President Barack Obama is calling for a six-year, $53 billion investment in high-speed rail as he seeks to use infrastructure spending to create jobs.

 

Obama Announces Plans for High-Speed Trains

Obama Announces Plans for High-Speed Trains

Some say president's plan for high-speed rail is not worth the investment.

 

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