Indiana Seeks $71.4 Million in Stimulus Funds for Rail Improvements
Indiana has requested $71.4 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to improve the congested Norfolk Southern rail line that connects Chicago to Detroit.
The Indiana Dept. of Transportation has proposed upgrading eight locations between Porter and the Illinois state line that would reduce delay time by 61% and save 752 gallons of fuel each week.