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INDOT > Modes of Transportation > Railroad > High Speed Passenger Rail Initiative High Speed Passenger Rail Initiative

INDOT is one of nine member states in the Midwest Regional Rail Initiative, an ongoing effort to develop and expand access to an improved passenger rail system in the Midwest. If developed, this system would provide high-speed rail service (80-110 mph) with shorter travel times, increased frequency of service, accessibility and reliability. Other participating states are Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska and Wisconsin.

INDOT submitted an ARRA stimulus funding application on August 24 for improvements to Norfolk Southern's Chicago Line between Porter, Indiana and the Illinois state line:

Indiana Gateway the existing Amtrak Route Application

With the support of Ohio and Chicago, Indiana submitted another application on October 2 that would plan, build and launch high-speed rail service between Chicago and Cleveland.

Chicago to Cleveland Application
  • Federally Designated High Speed Rail Corridors in Indiana (PDF Map)
  • MWRRI High Speed Rail System Map (PDF Map)
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Midwest Regional Rail System Executive Report (September 2004)
    • Section 1 2.03Mb
      Includes the Intro, Vision, Proposed, Opportunity & the MWRRS, Focus, Key Assumptions, Travel Market Served, and Service Attributes & Travel Market sections.

    • Section 2 1.19 Mb
      Includes the Operating Plan, Financial Performance, Forecast Operating Costs, Capital Costs, Infrastructure Improvements, Financing the Required Capital Investment, Proposed Implementation Schedule and Project Coordination sections.

    • Sections 3 1.93 Mb
      Includes the Financial & Economic Benefits, Other Benefits, The Path Forward and For More Information sections.

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