We are writing to urge the Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to issue an extension for the federal funding previously secured for the Chicago-Quad Cities passenger rail project, the remainder of which is set to expire on July 31, 2026.
Urging extension of federal funding for rail project
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