Santa’s Taking the Train From Quincy to Macomb
Santa is of course known for his magical reindeer-powered sleigh, but that’s not the only way he tours the Tri-States.
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Chicago to Quincy Amtrak Service to Resume July 19
Full Amtrak passenger train service will resume in Illinois next week.
Cleanup Underway Following West Quincy Derailment
BNSF railroad officials expect finish cleanup following a derailment in West Quincy.
Weather Forces Amtrak Cancellations Affecting Quincy
Sub zero temperatures result in cancellation of some Amtrak service today.
Quincy Bound Amtrak Train Hits Truck
A semi truck driver is dead after he pulled into the path of a southbound Amtrak train.
Amtrak Train Serving the Tri-States Derails
One of the Amtrak trains that serves the Tri-State area, The Southwest Chief, was involved in a derailment today west of Ft. Dodge, Kansas shortly after midnight central time.
KC Man Arrested on Drug Charges at LaPlata Amtrak Station
A narcotics investigation at the LaPlata Amtrak depot leads to the arrest of a Kansas City man.
IDOT Agrees to Maintain Existing Amtrak Service
Amtrak and the Illinois Department of Transportation say they have reached an agreement to maintain existing service on state-supported routes while reducing costs.
Illinois High-Speed Rail Work to Disrupt Some Amtrak Routes
Illinois transportation officials say that work to increase rail speeds to 110 mph will mean service changes for some Amtrak trains between Chicago and St. Louis.
Amtrak Offers Extra Trains for Thanksgiving
Amtrak will run extra trains in Illinois on Nov. 30 to help customers get home after feasting at Grandma's house.