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Hiawatha Gets Major Rail Upgrade | Milwaukee News
Amtrak’s Hiawatha route between Milwaukee and Chicago is getting a $140 million upgrade to overhaul aging Siemens Charger locomotives, plus a $2.05 billion investment for 43 new trainsets—potentially extending service to Madison. These modernizations aim to boost reliability, safety, and capacity, easing current sell-out issues and supporting local economies. Additional projects include expanding the Milwaukee Airport Rail Station and building a Muskego Yard bypass, paving the way for an extra daily roundtrip by November. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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