Transit advocates step up push to sway policymakers
A grass-roots effort to salvage daily train service from Indianapolis to Chicago is solidifying into year-round advocacy for passenger rail in Indiana.
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INDOT seeks proposals to privatize Amtrak Chicago route
The Indiana Department of Transportation is seeking bids from companies interested in operating train service run by Amtrak between Chicago and Indianapolis.
House panel takes corporate tax increase out of mass transit bill
If the House approves the bill as amended, it will set up a debate between the Republican-controlled chambers about who pays for expanded transit.
Ex-employer accused new CIRTA chief of stealing trade secrets
Jeffrey D. Jackson, a 25-year transportation veteran named Thursday to head the Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority, was sued by Durango, Colo.-based American Heritage Railways in May.
Indiana town balks at funding Amtrak line to Chicago
The Lake County town of Dyer is the sole holdout in the plan to keep the Hoosier State passenger line operating for at least one year in response to a cutoff of federal funding.
Indiana to seek better future deal on Amtrak line to Chicago
Indiana lawmakers said Wednesday they plan to re-examine a deal that will keep the Amtrak line between Indianapolis and Chicago running for at least another year.
Indy pitches in to continue Amtrak line to Chicago
Communities on Amtrak's Hoosier State line from Indianapolis to Chicago will help continue the service for at least a year.
Amtrak, state reach deal to keep Chicago route running
The $2.7 million agreement will keep the Hoosier State passenger rail service between Indy and Chicago operating for one year.
Mass-transit plan draws critics in state hearing
Three tea party members testified Thursday against the $1.3 billion proposal that lawmakers delayed last session and sent to a study committee for review.
Railroad upgrade planned for southern Indiana line
The owner of a rail line through that runs from Indianapolis to Jeffersonville is planning a $90 million project to replace an aging bridge and make improvements over more than 100 miles of track.
Indiana, Amtrak continue Hoosier State line talks
Indiana and Amtrak are making progress hammering out a short-term agreement to keep a passenger line between Indianapolis and Chicago running until a comprehensive funding deal is reached.
Amtrak upgrades would boost ridership, cost millions
Improvements to Amtrak’s Hoosier State service between Indianapolis and Chicago would boost ridership and revenue, but there’s no scenario under which the line would pay for itself, a study says.
Indiana to negotiate with Amtrak over Hoosier State line
State transportation officials are talking with Amtrak about continuing the Hoosier State line from Indianapolis to Chicago, which requires a state subsidy. The service, which was set to expire on Oct. 16, will continue while negotiations are ongoing.
Amtrak officials reiterate route’s importance to repair hub
Amtrak officials are continuing to emphasize that the future of a repair facility south of Indianapolis could hinge on whether it begins receiving $3.1 million in annual state funding for passenger train service between Indianapolis and Chicago.
Indiana continues talks about Amtrak route’s future
State transportation officials faced with a looming deadline on the future of an Amtrak passenger line between Indianapolis and Chicago met Wednesday with lawmakers, mayors and other local officials to discuss their options.
Amtrak service, local maintenance facility in danger
Indianapolis will lose regular passenger rail service to Chicago and possibly a major employment center if the state declines to take over a federal subsidy for Amtrak after Oct. 1.
Indiana Amtrak riders suggest more frequent trains
State officials are studying the estimated $4 million to $5 million a year it might cost to continue Amtrak’s Hoosier State service between Indianapolis and Chicago.
Freight rail service expected to save time to Indy
Economic development officials hope a new rail service linking Indianapolis to West Coast ports in Canada will save central Indiana businesses time and money by bypassing a bottleneck in Chicago rail yards.
State has until October to decide on Amtrak service
Indiana leaders must decide whether to spend money on an in-state passenger rail service line because Congress will no longer fund Amtrak routes shorter than 750 miles.
Railroad company expanding Indianapolis terminal
Indiana Rail Road Co. will construct an intermodel terminal to give Indiana companies an all-rail option for products moving to and from Asia in containers.