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Amtrak says that its passenger numbers in Illinois fell to about 1.3 million in the latest fiscal year, or a decline of about 4 percent.The (Springfield)…
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Amtrak is now charging a $20 baggage fee to customers who bring more than the established limit.Amtrak spokesman Marc Magliari says the allowance is two…
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Beginning Friday you can catch a Greyhound bus from the Carbondale train station. Greyhound officials say they are moving their operation to the Amtrak…
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Backers of Amtrak and passenger rail service in Illinois are worried the state's serious financial problems will lead to service reductions. On Tuesday,…
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The lack of a finalized budget for the state has left a lot of programs unfunded or cut.Governor Bruce Rauner’s budget calls for a $16 million - or 40% -…
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To mayors and universities around Illinois, state funding for Amtrak should be increasing, not being cut back. Speaking before the Senate Committee on…
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The former chairman of Amtrak told Illinois lawmakers Wednesday that service cuts are inevitable should Gov. Bruce Rauner's proposed 40 percent funding...
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The governor's proposed state budget cuts could derail Amtrak service to southern Illinois.In the latest round of budget cut talks, Governor Bruce Rauner…
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Passenger rail advocates are trying to maintain the state's subsidy for Amtrak. The state is paying $42 million this year to support most of the trains…
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Gov. Bruce Rauner's proposed state budget would cut 40% from Illinois' funding for Amtrak trains during a time when ridership has been climbing.The State…