by metrarider
hsr_fan wrote:I think they're already running at 95 mph there. My question is, when is Illinois going to raise speeds on the Chicago - Springfield route? Those upgrades seem to be lagging.My understanding of the current issue wrt to the Illinios speed upgrade is that everything is in place, except that all locomotives that use the line (including freight) need to be fitted with the requiste equipment, which is an expensive proposition which has not been funded as of yet.
Last edited by metrarider on Thu Mar 30, 2006 11:27 am, edited 1 time in total.