Midwest and California in lead for $8 billion in railroad cash

Thursday, June 18, 2009

CHICAGO -- High-speed rail plans in California and the Midwest appear to be front runners in the race for $8 billion in stimulus cash based on federal criteria released Wednesday that favor projects with established revenue sources and multistate cooperation.

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