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Tuesday, February 26, 2013 U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is coming to South Carolina this week as the State Ports Authority breaks ground on a new inland port in Greer.

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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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