Hum Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 CHICAGO (AP) -- High-speed rail advocates have unveiled an ambitious, $11.5 billion plan for ''ultra-fast'' train service between Chicago and St. Louis that could cut travel times by more than half. Trains would zoom up to 220 mph. That's more than 100 mph faster than trains under a plan advocated by eight Midwestern governors. Rail proponents welcomed the gubernatorial push for an upgraded network with Chicago as its hub. But the comparatively modest proposal hasn't generated the kind of hoopla 220-mph service would. Trains reaching close to 220 mph are thus far unheard of, though a California proposal seeking to build service along its coast also foresees trains approaching that speed. Tuesday's proposal comes in a study from the Midwest High Speed Rail Association. source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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