Chicago Union Station will get $93 million in federal funding for upgrades, but the grant total is far less than what officials had sought and doesn’t address.
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The federal grant allotted is less than the $873 million the railroad sought and won’t address Amtrak’s wish list of track improvements outside the station.
It’s time for President Biden whose fondness for train travel earned him the nickname “Amtrak Joe” to do his part for Chicago and sign off on money that will benefit millions of riders every year.