Indiana Seeks $71.4 Million in Stimulus Funds for Northwest 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 Department of Transportation has proposed upgrading eight locations between Porter and the Illinois state line that would reduce delay time by 61% percent and save 752 gallons of fuel each week.