Missouri - Kansas City to St. Louis Corridor

Videos from Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Ben Jones, director-Public Affairs, Union Pacific
"This project today will help Missouri continue to move forward in today's economy."
Pete Rahn, director-Missouri Dept. of Transportation
"What a great day ... coming together to significantly improve the service of transportation to the citizens of Missouri."
Steve Strachan, chief transportation officer, Amtrak
"It's going to improve things for everyone."
Missouri State Senator John Griesheimer, District 26
"For this day to happen, for me, is an absolute joy."
Missouri State Representative Kenny Jones, District 117
"The railroad represents what America is about."

Amtrak State of Missouri Fact Sheet (41K PDF File)
State-Supported Passenger Rail Service in Missouri (PDF File)
Missouri Department of Transportation
Missouri Freight and Passenger Rail Capacity Analysis (40K PDF File)
Executive Summary: "The primary objective of this study was to develop a prioritized list of rail enhancements that addresses current passenger and freight rail performance on the Union Pacific line between St. Louis and Kansas City in order to improve on-time passenger service and reduce freight delays."