Articles filed under Transportation
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'A powerhouse route': Amtrak unleashes 110 mph trains on Chicago-to-St. Louis routeJun 26, 2023 1:00 am - After years of anticipation, Amtrak on Monday debuted high-speed trains capable of traveling 110 mph on its Chicago-to-St. Louis route. "By upgrading to higher-speed ser...
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Wolf Road closed near railroad tracks in Prospect HeightsJun 25, 2023 1:00 am - Wolf Road is fully closed to through traffic at the railroad tracks south of Camp McDonald Road in Prospect Heights until Saturday, July 22. The closure is needed as the...
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Titan implosion has searchers hunting for clues, officials grappling with complex investigationJun 23, 2023 1:00 am - A day after revelations that the Titan submersible imploded, officials grappled Friday with vexing questions about who is responsible for investigating the international...
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Schaumburg railroad crossing on Rodenburg Road closed until June 29Jun 23, 2023 1:00 am - The railroad crossing on Rodenburg Road between Irving Park Road and Central Avenue in Schaumburg will remain closed with a detour route in place until its expected reop...
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United Airlines tweaking app to give customers rebooking options and vouchers during delaysJun 22, 2023 1:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - United Airlines says when flights are delayed or canceled it will use its app to send customers options for rebooking and, in some cases, vouchers for mea...
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Lean green flying machines take wing in Paris, heralding transport revolutionJun 22, 2023 1:00 am - LE BOURGET, France - Just a dot on the horizon at first, the buglike and surprisingly quiet electrically-powered craft buzzes over Paris and its traffic snarls, treating...
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Three Wauconda-area roads closing July 5 for roundabout constructionJun 21, 2023 1:00 am - The Lake County Division of Transportation will be closing Darrell, Neville and Case roads near Wauconda to through traffic for 110 days, starting at 5 a.m. on July 5. ...
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Metra rolls out proposal for sweeping fare changesJun 21, 2023 1:00 am - Metra is asking the public to comment on a proposed major change to fares that would streamline the system from 10 zones to four. The goal is to "create a system that is...
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Tesla technology inches closer to becoming industry standard as Rivian joins its charging networkJun 20, 2023 1:00 am - DETROIT - Electric vehicle maker Rivian says it will follow General Motors and Ford and join Tesla's charging network next year. The startup truck, SUV and delivery van ...
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With visions of a new train station, Des Plaines to purchase more land on Oakton StreetJun 20, 2023 1:00 am - Des Plaines is going to purchase more property on Oakton Street as part of an ongoing mission to land a Metra commuter rail station. The adjoining, undeveloped parcels a...