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The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has recommended that a railroad crossing west of Washington be converted to a private crossing from its apparent current public status.

JEFFERSON CITY — With an eye on making rail travel safer, Missouri transportation officials are turning a historic $50 million earmark from the General Assembly into lights and safety gates

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and state transportation officials on Thursday outlined options for spending the first chunk of $50 million

“The Mendon issue was a terrible tragedy to say the least. People lost their lives,” Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday. “With that, it’s about moving forward. It’s about not letting that happen again.”

$50 million will be spend to add lights and safety gates at 27 unprotected road crossings on three Amtrak routes in Missouri.

On Thursday, Gov. Parson and MoDOT representatives shared their plan to improve railroad crossing safety.

A San Antonio-Austin rail connection could reduce traffic congestion on I-35 by as much as 20%, according to a recent report.

Amtrak unveils traditional dining service featuring chef-prepared meals, table service, and a new menu for First Class customers on Silver Meteor and Silver Star routes.

WASHINGTON – Amtrak today announced the introduction of traditional dining for First Class private room customers aboard the Silver Meteor and Silver Star. The Silver Meteor has service through Florence.

Amtrak is speeding up trains between Chicago and St. Louis and making several other improvements.