Amtrak to propose $7 billion overhaul at Union Station

From today’s Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/amtrak-to-propose-7-billion-overhaul-at-union-station/2012/07/24/gJQApGwi7W_story.html

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL this morning (Wednesday, July 25th) had a near full-page article on speed improvements mainly in IL, due to funds now available to replace ties with concrete ones and eliminating at-grade crossings. Speeds above 100 mph. Mainly focused on the CHI - DET corridor.