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This 1,306-mile train route crosses the heart of the US from Chicago to Texas—with big city stops and stunning views

Amtrak's Texas Eagle route connects some of the most iconic—and tastiest—destinations in the U.S.

Amtrak's Texas Eagle route connects some of the most iconic—and tastiest—destinations in the U.S.

Key Points • Amtrak's Texas Eagle is a 1,306-mile route that travels between Chicago and San Antonio. • It stops in several ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Officials look at faster Amtrak service through St. Louis-Alton bottleneck

The aging Alton Amtrak station, shown on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2013, will be replaced as part an overhaul of the line between St. Louis and Chicago. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com ...