Rockford Passenger Rail Project
Sector: Rail • Location: Rockford, Illinois, United States
Source: WIFR News
The project involves bringing passenger rail service to Rockford, Illinois, with funding allocated through the "Rebuild Illinois" capital plan. The Illinois Department of Transportation will partner with Union Pacific Railroad and Metra to re-establish service from Chicago to Rockford with stops in Elgin, Huntley, and Belvidere. Service is anticipated to start by the end of 2027.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Rail, Government
- Location
- Rockford, Illinois, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- WIFR News
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Original status | Planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves bringing passenger rail service to Rockford, Illinois, with funding allocated through the "Rebuild Illinois" capital plan. The Illinois Department of Transportation will partner with Union Pacific Railroad and Metra to re-establish service from Chicago to Rockford with stops in Elgin, Huntley, and Belvidere. Service is anticipated to start by the end of 2027. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Budget |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Illinois |
City | Rockford |
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Source | WIFR News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Government |
Article published date | 2025-06-04 |
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