- Amtrak received nearly $3 billion in federal grants, overseen by the Federal Railroad Administration.
- Federal funding is being targeted towards Chicago's rail infrastructure.
A rail project near Davenport is securing federal grant extension from the FRA to fund infrastructure connecting to Chicago, backed by state leaders.
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What happened
A rail project near Davenport is securing federal grant extension from the FRA to fund infrastructure connecting to Chicago, backed by state leaders.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Amtrak service aims to strengthen regional rail ties, with Dick Durbin helping secure original funding from the Federal Railroad Administration.Sub-event
FRA approved grant extension for rail project connecting to Chicago.1 source
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The entities involved
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Chicago
city and county seat of Cook County, and largest city in State of Illinois, United States of America
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Illinois
state of the United States of America
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Federal Railroad Administration
agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation
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