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National Rail emergency declared before final shutdown

The Rock Island Railroad was once a vital part of America’s infrastructure, connecting cities, supporting industries, and helping entire communities grow. But after years of financial trouble, failed ...
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Rock Island seeks public comment on railroad crossings improvements

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — The City of Rock Island is seeking public comment on ideas to improve railroad crossings as part of its Citywide Rail Corridor Safety Study. According to the release, Rock Island ...
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Local group works to acquire Rock Island rail line for mass transit

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. A group in Eastern Jackson County is preparing for the day ...
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Rock Island Trail breaks new ground, with plans for 450-mile loop across Missouri

The Rock Island Trail now under construction intends to join up with the Katy Trail (shown). In 1986 a resident of Eldon, Missouri, called the newly created Rails to Trails Conservancy to ask what it ...
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Do You Speak Train?

This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.In an age that is losing touch with its roots, Rock Islanders are fortunate. Immigrants to this area have preserved ...
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Quad City leaders form committee to push for passage of passenger rail project

ROCK ISLAND CO., Ill. (KWQC) - Quad City community leaders say they are forming a Rock Island County Passenger Rail committee to bring passenger rail to the Quad Cities. Officials said the committee ...