- 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.
Amtrak service aims to strengthen regional rail ties, with Dick Durbin helping secure original funding from the Federal Railroad Administration.
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Updated Sep 11
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What happened
Amtrak service aims to strengthen regional rail ties, with Dick Durbin helping secure original funding from the Federal Railroad Administration.
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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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Davenport
county seat of Scott County, Iowa, United States
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Dick Durbin
United States Senator from Illinois