Amtrak Getting a Bundle of Stimulus Cash

Amtrak in Illinois is receiving a good bundle of stimulus cash: $80 million, actually. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin made the announcement yesterday, saying the money was part of the state of Illinois' $1.3 billion stimulus package. The cash will be used for station upgrades, handicap accessibility, and increased security. $90 million will be distributed across the country - including Illinois - to refurbish train cars as well. [NBC 5]

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[1] | jennyblur

I could give two shits about the stations. That $90 MM better make it run ON TIME

Reply | March 26, 2009 1:02 PM

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