DES MOINES, IOWA (AP) -- Gov. Chet Culver says the Iowa Transportation Commission has approved as much as $1 million for the study of Chicago-to-Omaha passenger rail service through Iowa.
The funds will be used to provide the required state match for the $1 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration under the High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail program.
Culver says the funding approved Tuesday is an important step in advancing toward a 21st century transportation infrastructure for Iowa.
The planning study will evaluate and further develop proposed passenger rail service from Chicago to Omaha. The planning study will include identification of a preferred route through the heavily populated area, environmental studies, and various economic and engineering factors.
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