Quad Cities Passenger Rail in the News

Featured Stories

Since the start of the Quad Cities Passenger Rail Coalition, over 60 news articles, editorials, and letters to the editor have appeared in Quad City area newspapers.  The following are featured stories about passenger rail service coming to the Quad Cities.

Ready to Trade Wheels for Rails
Quad City Times, June 9, 2008

Editorial: Yes, send us the trains
The Dispatch/Argus, May 29, 2008

Senators ask Amtrak to get rail cars ready for QC route
Quad City Times, May 27, 2008

Lawmakers talk tourism at final forum
Quad City Times, May 24, 2008

Rail coalition points way for QC passenger rail service
Quad City Times, May 23, 2008

Editorial: Good seats still available on the passenger rail train
The Dispatch/Argus, May 22, 2008

Chicago to QC rail service depends on state funding
Quad City Times, May 22, 2008

Coalition: Rail service to Chicago possible
The Dispatch/Argus, May 20, 2008

Chairman says 2-year timetable for rail system is very possible
Quad City Times, May 19, 2008

Rail Coalition celebrates anniversary
Quad City Times, May 16, 2008

Letter: Growth is good for everyone
Quad City Times, April 21, 2008

Amtrak, DOT say 'yes' to rail service between Q-C, Iowa City
Quad City Times, April 18, 2008

Q-C business leaders ask Illinois lawmakers for $375M in projects
Quad City Times, April 3, 2008

Leaders keep Q-C issues atop D.C. minds
Quad City Times, February 27, 2008

Q-C transportation officials make pitch for federal funds
Quad City Times, February 23, 2008

Rail funding goes through Springfield
Quad City Times, February 18, 2008

Durbin: 'Expanding Amtrak to Q-C makes sense'
The Dispatch/Argus, February 18, 2008

QC Leaders Lobby in Washington
Quad City Times, February 14, 2008

Train Travel On The Rise - Video
CBS News - February 2008

Locals take development agenda to D.C.
The Dispatch/Argus, February 13, 2008

Details emerge on potential Quad-Cities to Iowa City train line
Quad City Times, January 31, 2008

Funding for Q-C-to-Chicago rail line on the right track
Quad City Times, January 24, 2008

On Track?
River Cities Reader, January 16, 2008

Quad Cities/Chicago Amtrak Route
The Dispatch/Argus, January 12, 2008

Amtrak study looks very promising
Quad City Times, January 9, 2008

Editorial: "All aboard! Next stop the Quad Cities"
The Dispatch/Argus, January 9, 2008

Amtrak study: Proposed passenger line across northern Ill. could draw 111,000 riders annually
Quad City Times, January 8, 2008

Amtrak Illinois report: Improvement costs under estimates
Quad City Times, January 8, 2008

Study: Q-C to Chicago Amtrak route would cost $14M-23M in upgrades
Quad City Times, January 7, 2008

Study: Amtrak service to Chicago wanted
The Dispatch/Argus, January 7, 2008

Rail coalition thanks Durbin for assistance
The Dispatch/Argus, January 7, 2008

Letter: Bring passenger rail back to Q-C
Quad City Times, December 25, 2007

Group musters support for Chicago-to-Quad-Cities passenger rail route
Quad City Times, December 19, 2007

The day we took the train to Chicago
Quad City Times, December 1, 2007

Gas prices may spark interest in rail travel
Cedar Rapids Gazette, November 8, 2007

Passenger Rail Options Include QC
Quad City Times, November 8, 2007

QC to Chicago rail closer after U.S. Senate action
The Dispatch/Argus, November 1, 2007

Boost in Amtrak use could spur expansion in Illinois
Quad City Times, November 1, 2007

Letter: Pass capital plan to fund QC projects
The Dispatch/Argus, October 28, 2007

Letter: QC passenger rail: If they bring it, we will ride
The Dispatch/Argus, October 18, 2007

Editorial: Climb aboard Q-C Rail
The Dispatch/Argus, October 3, 2007

Lawmakers in QC to push passenger rail service
The Dispatch/Argus, September 26, 2007

Amtrak service needed in area
Quad City Times, September 26, 2007

Passenger rail makes brief stop in Quad-Cities
Quad City Times, September 17, 2007

Letter: Help Win QC to Chicago Amtrak Service
The Dispatch/Argus, August 26, 2007

Letter: Help make train station a reality
Quad City Times, August 20, 2007

Letter: Students would use it
Quad City Times, August 12, 2007

Letter: Let Lawmakers know
Quad City Times, August 12, 2007

Letter: National leaders must look at transportation
Quad City Times, August 10, 2007

Letter: Augustana students want QC rail service
The Dispatch/Argus, August 10, 2007

Letter: Steps under way to restore QC, Chicago rail service
The Dispatch/Argus, August 10, 2007

  Passenger Audio Clip Interview from KUUL FM 101.3 
August 9, 2007 - The KUUL Morning Guys (Mark & Steve)

Climb aboard new Rock Island Line
The Dispatch/Argus, June 10, 2007

Climb Aboard Passenger Rail QC to Chicago
The Dispatch/Argus, June 3, 2007

Illinois Amtrak delays, issues not hindering desire for local service
The Dispatch/Argus, May 22, 2007

New rail line decision might help the Q-C 
Quad City Times, May 17, 2007

Q-C passenger rail gets outside help
Quad City Times, May 15, 2007

Q-C making new pitch for rail service
The Dispatch/Argus, May 12, 2007

New group supports passenger-rail service for Q-C
Quad City Times, May 11, 2007

Q-C-to-Chicago rail service proponents getting organized
Quad City Times, May 11, 2007

Durbin pushes plan to bring Amtrak to Q-C
Quad City Times, January 27, 2007

Durbin, other officials support Amtrak proposal
The Dispatch/Argus, January 26, 2007