Marc Glucksman/Courtesy of Amtrak. This week, Amtrak revealed just how much time travelers will save thanks to the speed increase. A train from Chicago to Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, will be ...

Metra trains were extensively delayed Sunday afternoon in the west suburbs after a pedestrian was struck and killed by an Amtrak train, officials said.

Amtrak is on a faster track with new, improved Illinois service Lincoln Service trains began traveling 110 mph this week, a welcome development in efforts to put our area’s rail on the right track.

SPRINGFIELD - Count Moline Mayor Don Welvaert among those who'd like to see Amtrak trains rumbling through the Quad Cities someday soon. "Some form of passenger-rail service would be fantastic ...

Nationwide Amtrak ridership rose almost 25% in fiscal 2023. Nationwide ridership jumped almost 25% in fiscal 2023. Amtrak ridership increase gets boost from Illinois | Crain's Chicago Business ...

Amtrak expands service in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, doubling rail options. Second daily service between Twin Cities and Chicago starts May 21, 2024.

A Plymouth man was killed Monday night after he was hit by an Amtrak train while trying to remove his ATV from the tracks. Aaron R. Atkins, 42, was pronounced dead at the scene after he and his ...

Amtrak expands service in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, doubling rail options. Second daily service between Twin Cities and Chicago starts May 21, 2024.

New passenger cars were planned to be built as part the since-abandoned high speed rail line between Milwaukee and Madison.

Amtrak says it has fully restored rail service after it canceled some trains fearing the effects of a looming freight rail worker strike that was averted.