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Tuesday, February 19, 2013 Magnetic levitation, high speed rail and monorails are among suggested solutions to ease the gridlock along the Interstate 26 corridor leading into Charleston.

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Amtrak train set to hit 110 mph in test run

Friday, October 19, 2012 1st Illinois Amtrak train to hit 110 mph in modest milestone for Obama's high-speed rail plans

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Vegas, Midwest seek the $8 billion for fast trains

Sunday, February 22, 2009 Las Vegas bets on $8 billion rail pot, but Midwest team is well connected

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