Michigan Rails Get Major Federal Boost | Grand Rapids News

Michigan just scored a huge win—$145 million in federal rail cash—to upgrade key passenger lines connecting Detroit, Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, and Chicago. Nearly $100 million will modernize tracks between Dearborn and Kalamazoo for smoother, faster rides. Another $29 million rebuilds four aging bridges to prevent costly delays, while $18 million replaces a century-old Jackson bridge with a wider, future-ready span. Meanwhile, Wisconsin and Illinois also landed major investments: $140 million for new locomotives and Chicago-area rail upgrades, turning the whole Midwest into a high-speed rail hub. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b5f00a971903489f