Business · 29/06/2012

Federal Railroad Administration Issues Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Chicago to St. Louis High Speed Rail Corridor Program

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed high-speed rail project connecting Chicago, Illinois to St. Louis, Missouri, with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) leading the environmental review process. The EIS evaluates the potential environmental impacts of the project, including improvements to rail lines, crossings, signals, and stations, as well as the development of double-tracking to enhance passenger service reliability and safety.