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Passenger train upgrades heading to Wisconsin, neighboring states
A $140 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration will fund upgrades to 41 Amtrak Charger locomotives for passenger trains. This investment supports Wisconsin rail service connecting it to Chicago and the Pacific Northwest. The funding was secured through a joint application involving state agencies across Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Oregon, and Washington.
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